Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
How 50 years of equal credit spurred women's homeownership
New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman writes that in the 50 years since passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, women have become an intergenerational economic powerhouse
by Bobbie Wasserman Jan 2
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023
As real estate dives into the new year, 14 of the industry's top leaders looked back on mortgage rates, slow sales, antitrust suits, NAR drama and other headline-making stories from 2023
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
America's top loan officer foresees return to bidding wars, price gains
As Shant Banosian gears up to speak at Inman Connect New York in January, he sat down with Inman to discuss the landscape for mortgage lenders heading into 2024
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
How Andrew Flachner is harnessing technology and the human touch
In the latest profile in his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle talks to RealScout co-founder Andrew Flachner about how tech can transform the way agents and clients interact
by Brandon Doyle Jan 2
How well do you remember 2023's biggest real estate stories?
Scandals, lawsuits, technology and more dominated the headlines in what turned out to be one of real estate's most eventful years in recent memory
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
5 things your broker is too nice to tell you, but you need to hear
You may not want to hear the truth, writes Jimmy Burgess, but you need to hear it if you want to make big improvements in your performance. Here are the 5 things you need to get real about
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 29
Navigating land purchase and investment strategies
Land expert and new Inman Contributor Poujan Sadri offers insights to help you understand the world of land use and development for residential, commercial or industrial projects
by Poujan Sadri Dec 29
These green building materials will create a more sustainable future
Forget concrete and steel. According to CEO and investment expert Avi Philipson, the future of building is greener and more sustainable and fueled by surprisingly traditional materials
by Avi Philipson Dec 29
Pending home sales stagnate in November despite rate relief
November's numbers show pending sales didn't move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Azibo, Fello, Cloze among Inman's best-reviewed proptech of 2023
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AI fueled the biggest trends in proptech this year, but so did efforts to put the consumer first, tech critic Craig Rowe writes. Check out the dozens of products that received his highest praise in 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Mortgage rates are in free fall as economy continues to cool
While Federal Reserve policymakers had forecast 3 rate cuts next year, futures markets see an 85% chance of at least 6 rate cuts after a key inflation metric shows the economy is cooling rapidly
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Get packing: 10 places that will pay you to live there in 2024
More and more places are turning to cash incentives or free land to lure new residents. Here are 10 to consider if you or your clients are thinking of making a change on the cheap in the new year
by Ben Verde Dec 27
How cities and homeowners zoned themselves into a housing crisis
Los Angeles is one of many cities that dramatically reduced its own housing capacity over decades via a series of 20th century city planning initiatives, including homeowner-led downzoning efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27