Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
Real estate's reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV
Opinion
From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR's unfolding scandal, the industry's reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec
by Edward Svec Sep 6
DelPrete: Legacy brokerages make strides, but upstarts have the edge
Opinion
Shifts in the housing market are exposing underlying changes and the strengths and weaknesses of existing business models, including upstarts like The Real Brokerage, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Sep 6
Understand and master new construction to grow your business
Unlock new opportunities in a low inventory market when you dig into the new construction segment of the residential market
by Jennifer Peak Sep 5
Latest jobs numbers could be nail in the coffin for interest rate hikes
Mixed payroll and unemployment report sends long-term interest rates surging, but some analysts say the latest numbers reduce the odds of a September Fed rate hike
by Matt Carter Sep 1
Hiring is on the rise, but also worse than once thought. What gives?
Real estate didn't shed an unusual number of workers in August. But there are fewer jobs than it once seemed. Intel explains the paradox
by Daniel Houston Sep 1
'$100K jail cell': Social media drags price point of Texas tiny homes
Is this mini-floorplan a sign of 'shrinkflation' in housing? This month, the internet weighed in on Lennar's idea of affordability at a tiny-home community in San Antonio
by Daniel Houston Aug 31
Broker Spotlight: Javier Lattanzio, Time Equities Brokerage
Find out how this player from the international tennis circuit made the switch to the no-less-competitive real estate industry
by Christy Murdock Aug 31
LA City Council approves $150M in 'mansion tax' allocations
In a move that marks the 1st time funds will be specifically allocated for use since the tax was passed, the council designated 6 different programs for funding, according to reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up for 1st time in 6 weeks
After dipping to lowest level since April 1995, applications for purchase mortgages edge up 2% week over week but remain down 27% from a year ago as mortgage rates retreat from 2023 highs
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Pending sales rise at fastest clip since January as buyers shift gears
Building on upward momentum from June, pending home sales rose 0.9% in July even as analysts expressed doubt the rally would last, according to new National Association of Realtors data
by Ben Verde Aug 30
Mystery solved: The Silicon Valley entity behind Flannery Associates
Over the past 6 years, a mysterious entity known only as Flannery Associates quietly scooped up nearly $900M in farmland outside the Bay Area. Now investors behind the plan have been revealed
by Taylor Anderson Aug 30
Multiple offers? Here's how to write a competitive contract and win
From financing to contingencies, Eric Bramlett walks you through creating a compelling contract to come out on top in multiple offer scenarios
by Eric Bramlett Aug 30
US home prices near 2022 high as prices rise for fifth-straight month
US home prices rose to within 0.02% of an all-time high tallied in June 2022 as cities nationwide posted a fifth month of increases, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the FHFA
by Ben Verde Aug 29
Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way
Opinion
'Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,' writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. 'But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power'
by Teri Conrad Aug 29
Tens of thousands of Airbnb listings will be outlawed in NYC next week
Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental owners to register with the city, could siphon tens of millions of dollars in revenue from Airbnb when it goes into effect on Sept. 5 in New York City
by Taylor Anderson Aug 29