Are you suffering from election anxiety?
This year's presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business
by Bernice Ross Oct 21
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
9 ways to protect yourself and your home when storms come
While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress
by Cara Ameer Oct 18
Strong economy may prop up home prices, mortgage rates
Fannie Mae economists say surprising strength of the US economy means home prices are likely to keep rising, and mortgage rates may not come down as quickly as previously expected
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage
The shift in strategy reflects a rising need for affordable and space-efficient housing options amid growing costs and limited land availability, according to an analysis from Zillow released Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 17
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Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker
by Jeff Tucker Oct 17
Would-be homebuyers put off by higher mortgage rates
Demand for purchase mortgages fell by a seasonally adjusted 7% last week, and requests to refinance were down 26% as mortgage rates continued to climb, MBA survey finds
by Matt Carter Oct 16
$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16
Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric
Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates' platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details
by Matt Carter Oct 16
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin
23% of buyers said they're postponing buying plans until after Election Day, according to a new Redfin survey. Those who are waiting hope to reap the benefits of the winner's housing plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow
The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9% below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
The cost to save NYC's birds from the threat of windows? 50% more
A bill proposed by New York City Council members would require large buildings to install bird-friendly windows by 2030, a move that could be costly for property owners, The Real Deal reported
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14
Is kindness really contagious? A desert community seeks answers
Nestled in Hesperia, a city in California's San Bernardino County, Silverwood isn’t merely adding 15K houses to the dry terrain — it aims to bring life and kindness to the desert
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14
6-step listing launch plan that's just right for today's market
The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 13
Coldwell Banker expands to Dutchess County with Daniel Aubry
Coldwell Banker Realty has expanded its footprint in New York by opening its first office in Dutchess County, following the acquisition of Daniel Aubry Realty, the brokerage informed Inman
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 11