BlackRock's environmental strategy could shake up real estate industry
BlackRock, among the world's largest asset managers and a significant investor in publicly traded real estate companies, including Realogy, Zillow and RE/MAX, drew attention after its CEO announced environmental sustainability would influence future investments
by Patrick Kearns Jan 15
Foreclosure rates stay at record lows: CoreLogic
In October, 3.7% of homeowners fell delinquent on their mortgage payments
There are 218 million-dollar cities, but for how long?
Only 3 new cities were added to Zillow’s million-dollar cities list this year, signaling a market slowdown
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
What investors are looking for in 2020
As inventory tightens, many are hoping that homebuilders will offset steep competition for properties
Luxury agent Aaron Kirman on his new reality show, real estate in 2020
Kirman, a Compass executive who deals in high-end Los Angeles properties, will star with his team in CNBC's new program "Listing Impossible"
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 13
Ring fired employees who tried to access customer video data
5 senators had previously raised concerns over the company's privacy practices
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 Jan 10
3 real estate companies were among the top fundraisers of 2019
Opendoor, Vacasa and Compass all raised at least $300M in 2019 and were among the top 11 companies in terms of equity raisers in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Jan 9
The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
Housing affordability and robust economies are drawing tech companies to cities across the South and Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
'It's simply theft': Developer balks as support surges for squatters living in empty home since November
The women have been living in a 3-bedroom home in Oakland, California, since November
Buyers are flocking to this state
According to moving company United Van Lines, movers are migrating to Idaho at record levels in search of jobs and affordable home prices
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Idaho home prices jumped 10% in November: CoreLogic
Maine and West Virginia also saw large annual increases, with prices rising 8.6 and 6.9 percent, respectively
Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
California home sales set back by high cost of fire insurance
As insurance costs spike, many in the state are holding off both selling and buying
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6