Mobile home prices surge but remain an affordable alternative
The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58% between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66% growth in traditional single-family home prices
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 11
SoCal law enforcement personnel offered 0-down home loans
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) expands its service area and membership base to include municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in 10 counties
by Matt Carter Dec 10
Home equity an underutilized key to retirement readiness, Point says
A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 10
How you should leverage your financial advisor
Wealth manager Chris Snowden shares financial strategies for making the most of your real estate investments with Realtor Amy Chorew and CPA Maeda Palius
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Dec 10
Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked
While only 23% of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14% a year ago when mortgage rates were peaking
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker
As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact their businesses, they're increasingly open to rosier possibilities, a new Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
The customer is always right, but what if they've been misinformed?
Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication
by Rachael Hite Dec 9
What real estate agents need to know about cognitive impairment
Senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes that understanding cognitive impairment is about being a trusted guide during one of life's most challenging transitions
by Nikki Buckelew Dec 9
What does the big Compass deal mean for you? The Download
How does Compass' big acquisition of @properties | Christie's International Real Estate change the real estate landscape and the way you do business?
by Christy Murdock Dec 7
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Hiring slows and unemployment rises, boosting odds of Fed rate cut
Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work, the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Nailed it! 7 pricing strategies to help you avoid costly listing pitfalls
Focusing on absorption rates, tier pricing and specific neighborhood trends allows you to price your listings more accurately, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Dec 6
Sustained drop in mortgage rates gets attention of homebuyers
Purchase mortgage demand picks up for the 4th week in a row to highest level since January as rates continue a post-election retreat that could have legs: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Dec 4
3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data shows 3 regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges
by Daniel Houston Dec 4
3 housing market myths that persist post-election
Worried about the election's impact on interest rates and the housing market? According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market are in operation during election years
by Lindsey Harn Dec 3
Tiny home with garage sells out on Amazon after Black Friday buzz
One of the most appealing aspects of the $14K tiny home is its modern, modular design, which is easy to assemble and highly customizable to suit the homebuyer's preferences and lifestyle
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 2