The latest FNC Residential Price Index (RPI) shows New York City housing prices dipping a minor 0.9 percent this past November from October, but over an 11-month period -- January through November 2015 -- NYC housing prices rose nearly five percent.
by Amy Zuckerman Jan 28
Queens experiencing mixed growth, from rentals to condo sales
Some areas are seeing rental rate hikes
by Amy Zuckerman Jan 28
Web-based tool makes borrower verification a breeze
ComplianceEase’s VOE Xpress tool helps lenders comply with ATR/QM rule and investor requirements
by Amy Tankersley Jan 27
California Realtors optimistic about 2016, delighted with 2015
Two CAR reports say market, optimism increased in the industry
by Kimberley Sirk Jan 27
Mixed news on Manhattan borough rentals
Douglas Elliman analysts report mixed news for Brooklyn landlords and rental agents and not great news for the same in Queens as we head into the end of the first month of 2016.
by Amy Zuckerman Jan 27
A field of poppies
Credit union offers no-down-payment, 100-percent financing loans up to $2 million -- but is the program too risky?
by Amy Tankersley Jan 26
The week in industry hires and promotions: Jan.18-22, 2016
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jan 24
Harvard JCHS report predicts uptick in home improvements this year
Home renovations are expected to hit 10-year high but may be hindered by labor shortages and financing concerns
by Amy Tankersley Jan 22
Real estate independent contractor lawsuits, explained
A summary of the recent legal cases that have examined real estate agents' employee status
by Inman Jan 18
DEQOR makes home staging a cinch for real estate agents
Online furniture and decor retailer offers interior design services
by Amy Tankersley Jan 18
The week in industry hires and promotions: Jan.11-15, 2016
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jan 16
Moving patterns reveal American migration trends
Studies show Americans are leaving the Snow Belt in droves and flocking to the South and Pacific Northwest
by Amy Tankersley Jan 14
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies unravels rise of rental prices
Most new rental construction is intended for upper-income renters, leaving low- and middle-income renters out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jan 14
Guard Llama's personal security fob allays Realtor safety concerns
Bluetooth-powered device sends distress calls to local emergency dispatches
by Amy Tankersley Jan 13
Berkshire Hathaway survey shows split opinions on interest rate impact
Current homeowners are indifferent, while prospective buyers show concern about affordability and adjusting their searches
by Amy Tankersley Jan 13
A phone with smart home technology unlocking the door.
Coldwell Banker survey finds that automated home systems are on the rise
by Amy Tankersley Jan 12