The week in financial markets: the hikes are starting to matter
Opinion
We’re not saying when we’re going higher because we don’t know, but mark your calendars for June 13, 2018 for the day the Fed flipped from stimulus to leaning against the economy.
by Lou Barnes Jun 15
One fighter jet flying at an angle to others in the team
Opinion
Real estate disruptors are just beginning to rewrite the industry’s constitution in a way that the real estate business has not faced before. Long-standing protocols are threatened, fundamentally altering the industry
by Brad Inman Jun 14
The Phoenix iBuyer Report: featuring Zillow as iBuyer
The definitive source of data for iBuyers Opendoor, OfferPad and Zillow in their biggest market
by Mike DelPrete Jun 13
Inside Zillow's Instant Offers expansion
Zillow is launching its direct-to-consumer homebuying service in Las Vegas today after strong demand in Phoenix, its first market. And local agents are sharing in the success
by Patrick Kearns Jun 13
The week in financial markets: 5-ring circus ahead
Opinion
We can hope that the tax bill was so badly crafted that it does not stimulate, but rather just lines the pockets of the lucky
by Lou Barnes Jun 8
New for Inman Select subscribers: Say hello to 'The Wrap'
Opinion
Go behind the stories of the week every Saturday morning
by Matthew Shadbolt Jun 8
What's the connection between birth rates and home values?
As the cost of housing rises, young adults may be reconsidering their ability to afford children, a Zillow report says
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
Home flipping reaches highest rate in six years
The return on investment is lower, but home flipping is still up from last quarter according to Attom Data Solutions
by Patrick Kearns Jun 7
A group of millennials on their phones
More millennials moved to Seattle in 2016 than any other city according to a study of U.S. Census data from SmartAsset
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Burning money
Report from Black Knight says wage growth can't keep up with rising home prices
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Agents vs. brokers: How do they spend their marketing budget?
New report from Adwerx and Real Trends looks at the difference in marketing priorities between agents and brokers
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Report defends multiple listing services from government intervention
The Council of Multiple Listing Services released a new white paper ahead of June 5 meeting on competition in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Rising home prices result in fewest homes with negative equity since recession
by Patrick Kearns May 30
Case-Shiller: home prices will go up till economy slows or inventory increases
Home prices rose 6.5% from March 2017 to March 2018 according to report
by Patrick Kearns May 29