51% of homeowners plan to renovate their homes this year
A new study from Houzz shows that renovations are up among first-time and recent homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Jun 26
When Compass plays hardball, become an Avenger
Opinion
Disruptors like Compass and Redfin are invading the real estate industry, but traditional brokerages can fight back
by Brad Inman Jun 25
A man navigating Airbnb on his phone
47 percent of Americans said they would likely use them for their summer travels in 2018, down 3 percent from last year
New home sales climb 6.7% after last month's drop
A seasonally adjusted 689,000 new homes were sold in May, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
White House wants to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The plan is designed to reduce taxpayer risk while creating a more competitive secondary market for mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Jun 22
The sale of a Martha's Vineyard mansion may have ruined the Obama family's summer vacation
‘The Chilmark House,’ a property once known as Obama's 'Summer White House,' sold earlier this month for $18M
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Canadian tariffs have made it harder for builders to access affordable lumber, leading to higher prices for homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Jun 22
For Sale sign
The cease and desist zone in Chestnut Ridge, which will stay in effect until 2023, comes less than a year after similar no-go zones were created in Queens and the Bronx
RealTimeMLS's pocket listings activity climbs 63%
San Francisco's RESAAS-built RealTimeMLS is full of pocket listings and buyers who need a place to live
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
Canadian province banned dual agency — could the United States be next?
Representing both sides of a transaction can seem efficient, but that arrangement is often suspect, and in part of Canada, it's officially banned
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 21
These are the 10 most sought-after tiny homes in the US
Redfin released a report showing some of the most desirable small dwellings in the nation
Fannie Mae chooses top 3 affordable housing solutions to develop
Proposals from Florida, Ohio and Colorado passed the first round of the competition
The government needs to do more to make housing attainable: report
There's much to be done 'if the nation is to meet its stated goal of a decent home and suitable living environment for all'
by Lew Sichelman Jun 20
This Vancouver man wants to build a free 'laneway house' on your property — here's why
Duane Laird will build you a house on your land for free if you let him collect rent on it for the next 12 years
Existing home prices hit new record high as sales slump
NAR: Median existing home price hit a record $264,800 in the month of May, but sales were down 0.4 percent, the second consecutive month of declines
by Patrick Kearns Jun 20
Can good come from our next housing crisis? 
It is going to be rough and bumpy, but exciting for whoever is coming into the real estate tech space
by Olivier Grinda Jun 20