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
Agent/broker perspective: Who decides what buyers can afford?
Opinion
Agents should be mindful of obvious warning signs that buyers are pursuing homes they can’t afford
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 19
Long Island City, Queens, New York
A Fairfield Inn hotel at 52-34 Van Dam Street in the Blissville section of Long Island City will be converted into temporary housing for 154 homeless adult families
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
A new analysis finds that property at risk of flooding is double the current FEMA risk, and 41 million Americans could be impacted.
Housing starts unexpectedly fall, multifamily sector to blame
Although overall starts took a big (surprising) hit over January's strong growth, jump in single-family construction signals relief for buyers
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
ATTOM report does show increased construction loans following hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico and devastating wildfires in California
Two men exchanging business cards
Listings shortage could be pushing real estate professionals to expand their sphere of business
by Marian McPherson Mar 14