Real Estate Industry Overview & Trends
Current CoStar report finds 'a continued downward trend in rent growth,' as vacancy rates tick upward and rent price growth cools. The Sun Belt and South continue to see the fastest growth
Failures raise questions about the viability of a small but growing corner of the mortgage business that largely serves self-employed borrowers
Bisnow Media CEO Will Friend died over the 4th of July weekend after being struck by lightning during a boating trip. Friend leaves behind wife, actress and fellow entrepreneur Bevin Prince
The company continues its quest to go public despite turmoil in the market. New executives are a mix of recent hires and internal promotions
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
Opinion
This week, we asked for your views on the bombshell buyer's agent lawsuits. You had thoughts
Parent company Redwood Trust closes deal to acquire Portland, Oregon-based bridge loan provider Riverbend Funding LLC
Rising mortgage rates are prompting some lenders to downsize to adapt to changing market conditions. But the market shift is also expected to drive mergers and acquisitions
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for June 24-30, 2022
Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first 2 years of the COVID housing market. Homeward's CEO shares what's next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
In a 3-page letter on Wednesday the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called out the Realtor Political Action Committee for supporting anti-LGBTQ candidates as NAR lobbies for LGBTQ rights
Opinion
Opendoor made over 2M offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. This highlights the growing potential of Opendoor's 'top of the funnel' customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zillow
The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow
Chapter 11 filing will allow the non-QM lender leeway to submit a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time
The CEO of IBM, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, recently described remote work as 'the new normal.' And that translates to permanent changes to the housing market
Opinion
The massive price growth many of us have benefitted from in the past several years has put a 'starter home' out of reach for many Americans
Agent Daniela Sassoun is bringing her team to Sotheby’s International Realty's East Side Manhattan Brokerage. She reportedly closed nearly $30M in sales in 2021