2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead
One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking
by Marian McPherson Apr 18
Homebuyers rush to lock as mortgage rates hit new 2024 highs
Rates for conforming loans pushed through 7% last week and continue to rise, as latest inflation data and remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell dim prospects that Fed will ease in June
by Matt Carter Apr 17
Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high
Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4% in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among US cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Apr 17
Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll
Clients believe their agents bring value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed US residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models
by Daniel Houston Apr 17
How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?
Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone
by Rachael Hite Apr 17
Homeseller sentiment is lukewarm as spring homebuying ramps up
Elevated mortgage rates and home prices have made sellers leery about listing this spring, so 50% of sellers said they'll be aligning their sales with a late-year rate drop, according to Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
Big Tech loses its appetite for office space, adding to landlord woes
Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, and Google are offloading office space and letting commercial leases expire
by Ben Verde Apr 16
What agents do post-settlement will define Real Estate 3.0
Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?
by Patrick Kilner Apr 16
Instead of cutting rates, what if the Federal Reserve raises them?
Mortgage rates have already reclaimed much of the territory ceded last year and are poised to continue rising this week as latest numbers show inflation continuing to run hot
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling
Opinion
Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you've helped your clients
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
West Coast tech hubs see home values skyrocket in spring market
Seasonal price growth is highest in San Jose as buyers compete for extremely limited inventory, according to an analysis by Zillow
by Ben Verde Apr 15
3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control
Opinion
Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are
by Amy Hullet Apr 15
Conquer the 2024 housing market: Expert insights at your fingertips
Tune in for an engaging discussion surrounding the latest trends, predictions and insider knowledge on the 2024 housing market to help you make informed decisions with confidence
by Claire Buzzanca Apr 12
More and more renters believe they will never own a home
Thirty-eight percent of renters don't believe they will ever own a home — up from 27 percent less than a year ago, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 12
NAR President Kevin Sears sells brokerage to Anthony Lamacchia
Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11