The most-read news stories of 2019
Amazon tiny homes, the bombshell buyer's broker commission lawsuits and all things Keller Williams were top of mind for Inman readers in 2019
by Inman Dec 20
Existing-home sales are up annually — but inventory keeps dropping
Existing-home sales climbed 2.7% year-over-year in November, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 19
This was the year — and decade — of big money in real estate
Both 2019 and the decade leading to it were dominated by disruption. And the thing fueling that disruption was a whole lot of cash
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com
A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort
The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
Explosion of housing permits a good sign for 2020: Economist
Housing starts are up 11.1% over November 2018 while permits increased by 13.6%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
FTC slaps duo with $6M fine for defrauding Section 8 renters
Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
Low inventory fueling rent price growth: CoreLogic
The cost to rent a single-family home grew by 3.1% in October
Move over millennials, Gen Zers are the real homebuyers to watch
Economists expect Generation Z buyers to exceed millennial homeownership rates by 2035
Builder confidence hits highest point in 20 years
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is the highest its been since 1999
by Patrick Kearns Dec 16
The Fed signals that interest rates won't change through 2020. Really?
This December is packed with news, but markets remain unperturbed. That begs the question — what really matters?
by Lou Barnes Dec 13
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent
Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80% in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Agents ensnared in 'Newsday' investigation boycott housing discrimination hearing
NRT CEO Ryan Gorman was the only one of 68 agents and company representatives to show at New York State Senate hearing in the wake of the 'Newsday' fair housing investigation
by Teke Wiggin Dec 13
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Dec 13
Cincinnati is considering eliminating security deposits
Cincinnati councilperson P.G. Sittenfield’s proposal would replace cash deposits with security-deposit insurance plans to reduce upfront costs for cash-strapped renters
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
WATCH: Session Replays from Broker Connect Las Vegas 2019
Connect Flashback: From tech solutions to growth strategies, brokers will find tips and techniques for building a timeless brand
by Inman Dec 12