Mortgage applications surge along with refis
Mortgage application activity increased by 15.3%, and the refinance index increased 26% during the week ending March 27
New York developer with COVID-19 hopes for major post-pandemic upswing
'Once we get to the bottom of this pandemic, there is going to be such a pent-up demand to transact,' Sharif El-Gamal tells The Real Deal
The Empire State Building's new siren display is freaking people out
Meant to honor health and emergency workers amid the coronavirus crisis, the latest display of lights at New York City's most iconic property didn't land quite as expected
FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards
The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump
by Patrick Kearns Mar 31
36% of homeshoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll
A new survey by realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March with the coronavirus outbreak. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Home price gains extend into January — but virus looms large
Home prices rose 3.9% in January, but the data does not take into account the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which didn't take hold in the US until late February
How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic
The government is basically giving away free money. Most brokerages and agents should be able to take advantage of it
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on this week’s headlines
by Matthew Gardner Mar 30
Brooklyn luxury sales drop by 50 percent: Compass
Only 3 contracts to buy high-end homes were signed last week
Take Inman's real estate coronavirus survey here
The crisis has decimated the economy and turned the future into a question mark. Help Inman understand how you're coping
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump's desk
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
'It feels like an even better decision now': Living in a tiny home during a pandemic
As confirmed coronavirus cases rise nationwide, a tiny house can be a refuge from the world — or a place to go stir-crazy at lightning speed
Inman News quiz, March 27: Think you're on top of the week's 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 Mar 27
Making sense of the Senate's coronavirus stimulus bill for real estate agents
Cash payments, expanded unemployment for independent contractors and loans for small businesses. What does it all mean?
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26
Mr. Cooper
The figure released Thursday comes on the heels of the US Senate passing expanded unemployment insurance
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26