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
30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market
If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 11
Hot inflation data sends mortgage rates to new 2024 highs
Bond market investors who fund most mortgage loans are increasingly convinced the latest inflation numbers mean the Federal Reserve won't cut rates in June
by Matt Carter Apr 10
Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA
The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on sales priced $5M and up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9
New York Republicans aim to roll back so-called 'squatters rights'
New York State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assembly member Ed Flood introduced new legislation last week that aims to make it easier for property owners to remove squatters from their land
by Ben Verde Apr 9
Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November
Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns also up in March
by Matt Carter Apr 8