Trade group and landlords divided on rent control law in California
The law exempts most apartments built within the past 15 years, and, thanks to lobbying by the California Association of Realtors, it doesn't apply to most single-family homes
by Teke Wiggin Oct 9
Which US city has the smallest apartments? Hint: It’s not New York
Apartment Guide found the cities with the tiniest studio, 1- and 2-bedroom rental apartments
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Bidding wars aren't going away anytime soon: NAR
New National Association of Realtors survey found that every home sold in August had, on average, 3 offers
Mid-market inventory shortage is 'canary in the coal mine'
A new realtor.com housing trends study released Tuesday reveals a seismic inventory shortage may be on the way
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Affordability is ‘getting worse, not better’: Report
PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate details a nationwide crisis in affordable housing and its causes
by Lew Sichelman Oct 8
Rates head toward all-time lows
The numbers don't reflect a looming recession, just a natural slowdown
by Lou Barnes Oct 7
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 Oct 4
Uptick in mansion tax drags NYC luxury sales to 4-year low
Combined with a rising transfer tax, the uptick has caused luxury sales for properties priced above $2M to fall 31.5%
by Marian McPherson Oct 2
San Francisco at center of battle over 'anti-homeless architecture'
Residents in Mission Dolores placed boulders on sidewalk to keep homeless people away while sparking further conversation over untenable cost of living in the city
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
price reduction
Economists and real estate agents are mixed about the impact the next recession will have on housing
by Patrick Kearns Oct 1
Medical and student debt are killing homeownership dreams: Zillow
Zillow's latest consumer survey analyzes how medical and student debt is causing consumers to delay homebuying
by Patrick Kearns Sep 30
MLS system 'in jeopardy,' facing existential threat from iBuyers
'We are playing dominoes when the new world’s playing 3D chess,' Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Appraisal requirements axed on sales of $400K and under: Fed
Approved by the Federal Reserve on Friday, the adjustment, from $250K to $400K, marks the first time in 25 years such an appraisal threshold has changed
Housing is improving, and the economy is steady
The outlook: A mixed bag
by Lou Barnes Sep 27
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 Sep 27
'Redemption month': New home sales exploded in August
Sales of new single-family homes rose an astounding 18% year-over-year in August, according to US Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Sep 25