Do you speak your Gen X clients' language?
Generation X is sandwiched between the millennials and the baby boomers, but over the years they've also become a major force in the housing industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
Why 2022 is poised to become the year of the off-market deal
Beach Properties of Florida executive Jimmy Burgess and @properties luxury broker Carrie McCormick discussed how old-school tactics can still work in a changing market at Connect Now
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Glenn Sanford on the 1 player that could change the game in 2022
The founder of eXp Realty told Brad Inman there's plenty of business for agents in the year ahead during a Connect Now session Tuesday, but he's also keeping an eye on potential setbacks
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Home prices notch record-breaking growth but show signs of slowing
Homes sold in November 2021 went for 18.8% higher than the same period in 2020, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, more modest than the previous month's rate of 19.1%
by Ben Verde Jan 25
Rising mortgage rates could 'supercharge' spring buying season
Fear of missing out on low rates could get buyers off the fence, if there's enough inventory to defeat 'fear of better options'
by Matt Carter Jan 25
More agents are fighting for fewer homes: Here's how to rise to the top
The real estate industry is becoming more competitive, with NAR enrolling a record number of agents in 2021 and inventory dipping below 1M. Four brokers share how to survive choppy waters
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Rent tallies biggest uptick in 2 years as potential buyers shift to rentals
Rents in December rose 14% year over year in the United States — their biggest increase in 2 years since the first cases of coronavirus were recorded, according to new data from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 21
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Jan. 16?
Vishal Garg, WeWork and eXp Realty made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the week's biggest real estate stories to determine if you're up to date on the biggest industry news
by Inman Jan 21
US home inventory drops below 1M
Home inventory dropped to the lowest level on record last month as buyers competed over an already sparse range of choices, according to data released Thursday by Zillow
by Daniel Houston Jan 20
Existing-home sales tally banner year after 12 months of epic demand
In a year of sky-high demand, existing-home sales recorded a banner year with the sale of 6.12 million units and an 8.5% surge from 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20
Housing starts hit 9-month high, marking steady gains across 2021
Overall housing starts increased 1.4% month over month in December to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.70 million units, according to the the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Ben Verde Jan 20
Insurers end coverage for thousands of luxury homes in California
State regulator doesn't allow home insurance companies to set rates based on estimated future losses from climate change risks
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
A desert landscape
Of the median 8 homes buyers saw in 2021, they toured 3 of them virtually, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 19
Bidding wars hit the luxury market hard in December: Redfin
Winter weather didn't slow down buyers in December, according to Redfin's latest market report. Although most buyers faced bidding wars, luxury homebuyers bore the brunt of low inventory at the $800K to $1 million mark
by Marian McPherson Jan 19
Homebuyers undeterred by rising mortgage rates as loan size grows
Average purchase loan request hits record $418,500, and falling demand for FHA and VA mortgages suggests first-time buyers are being priced out
by Matt Carter Jan 19