LA developer hit with lawsuit for homeless housing Ponzi plot
California's attorney general alleged that Shangri-La Industries illegally put developments in the state's Project Homekey housing program under threat by borrowing against them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
What experts have right (and wrong) about the Silver Tsunami
Know what seniors want? Think again. The housing needs and wants of baby boomers will challenge all previous expectations of retirement living, senior housing expert Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 19
What does it cost to live near the country's biggest landmarks?
In some markets, prime real estate close to one of the nation's leading destinations can be had for as little as $110K. Elsewhere, it might cost a homebuyer several millions of dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Falling mortgage rates should boost home sales: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae economists no longer expect a recession in 2024 and are considerably more optimistic that mortgage rates have additional room to come down below 6%
by Matt Carter Jan 18
Pacaso's Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024
Pacaso's senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform's big expansion plans for the new year
by Ben Verde Jan 18
Purchase loan applications soar 9% following drop in mortgage rates
The trend could bode well for the spring homebuying season, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday, but Federal Reserve policymakers may take their time before cutting rates
by Matt Carter Jan 18
Brokerage firm MV Realty has been barred from North Carolina
MV Realty was under scrutiny for deceiving homeowners in financial distress into signing exclusive listing agreements that lasted 40 years in exchange for cash
by Taylor Anderson Jan 18
How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
Empty nesters own twice as many big homes as millennials with kids
Empty nest baby boomers own 28.2% of the large homes in the United States — twice as many as millennials with kids. Gen Z parents own only 0.3% of larger residences
by Ben Verde Jan 17
Christie's International Real Estate expands into Curaçao with affiliate
The luxury brand's Aruba affiliate, Bold Properties, has expanded into the Caribbean island of Curaçao as demand remains strong among buyers and investors in the wake of the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
Office buildings are at 'the beginning of a crisis'
Landlords are confronting the fact that their commercial real estate holdings are becoming increasingly obsolete
by Ben Verde Jan 16
NFX leads $80M round for Overmoon's vacation home fintech
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
8 main takeaways from Sotheby's 2024 Luxury Outlook Report
Sustainability, global policy and technology are some of the biggest luxury topics going into 2024, according to the new report. CMO Bradley Nelson shared his insights with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Jump in key inflation gauge may delay mortgage rate relief
Futures markets still hold out hope for a March rate cut, even as annual inflation increased to 3.4% in December, moving away from the Fed's 2% goal for the first time since September
by Matt Carter Jan 11
Queens is poised to unseat Brooklyn as hottest NYC borough
A new report from StreetEasy suggests that the World's Borough will be crowned the hottest borough in New York City after a stellar 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 11