Startup that uses A.I. to evaluate property values gets $3 million
Skyline AI, an Israeli startup, mines data from over a hundred sources to evaluate when are optimal conditions for property investment, sales, renovations and more
Pending home sales up 3.1 percent in February
While the increase was welcome, it’s still not as much as last year
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Buyer, renter confidence slips as home prices keep rising
Worries about the ability to save for a down payment or qualify for a mortgage are keeping would-be buyers and renters on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
SF homes
Indeed, San Francisco housing prices have risen dramatically over the last decade, going from approximately $900,000 in 2007 to nearly $1.5 million in 2017.
Gen Z expected to outspend millennials on rent
This young generation will shell out over $102k on rent by age 30, study finds
Home price growth is unstoppable, 'no weak spots' in housing markets
Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco continue to experience year-over-year price gains of more than 10%
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
House head and tech keys
Read all five parts of Inman's first-ever guide for real estate leaders on surviving disruption and thriving in the future, based on our industry survey
The week in financial markets: Sorting noise from substance
Opinion
The dominant shows in progress involve the stock market, the tariff announcement and the possibility of trade war, and a tough week for technology
by Lou Barnes Mar 23
Renters who live in these areas would be better off buying
Personal financial health and tracking for-sale and rental market trends is the key to answering the question: 'Should I buy?'
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
What regions are cashing in on single-family home investments?
Georgia, Maryland and Michigan offer the best return on investment for small and mid-tier investors
by Marian McPherson Mar 22
Cheapest Cities to Live
February median monthly rent climbed 2.8 percent to $1,445 from last year, according to a new report from the real estate portal
Skyrocketing home prices are driving up homelessness rate, study finds
Eight of the 10 states with the highest median home prices had the highest rates of homelessness in 2017
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
The Federal Reserve building
Additional increases throughout the year could push mortgage rates as high as 5 percent by year's end
Existing-home sales rebound, up 3 percent in February
Sales of homes came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.54 million units, compared to 5.38 million in January, according to NAR
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Millennials in particular are losing out as new home construction slows, and the tax overhaul and tariffs aren't likely to improve matters
Fidelity National Financial set to acquire Stewart Information for $1.2B
In the past two years, title insurance and transaction services company also bought CINC, Real Geeks and a majority stake in SkySlope
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 19