Multifamily developer sentiment slips during Q1
According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions
by Ben Verde May 10
Engel & Völkers Americas launches Real Estate Sentiment Index
The index is based on about 250 responses collected each month from the firm's real estate professionals across the US, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico
by Lillian Dickerson May 10
UWM hiring 'hundreds' as mortgage originations surge 24%
United Wholesale Mortgage's $180.5M in net earnings were boosted by the sale of $70B in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141M markup in the value of the $230B in MSRs retained
by Matt Carter May 9
Report reveals struggle LGBTQ+ buyers face after retirement
An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance survey has revealed the challenges of retirement for LGBTQ homeowners, who worry about safety and acceptance more than their straight counterparts
by Marian McPherson May 9
More US mortgages are 'seriously underwater' as equity dwindles
The share of seriously underwater mortgages moved up slightly from 2.6% to 2.7% in Q1, according to a report from Attom released Thursday
by Ben Verde May 9
Redfin CEO trying not to 'count chickens' after solid Q1 earnings
A solid Q1 earnings report has Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman feeling confident. However, persistent market headwinds are keeping the CEO from being too bullish
by Marian McPherson May 9
Here's who sank and who soared in Q1 2024 earnings
Real estate’s Q1 earnings are in. From CoStar’s revenue surge to Opendoor’s slump, we have all of the highs and lows
by Jessi Healey May 9
Mortgage demand picks up as rates retreat from 2024 highs
Some borrwers were quick to spring into action, with applications for purchase loans rising by a seasonally adjusted 2% and requests to refinance up 5% week over week, MBA survey shows
by Matt Carter May 8
Low-income buyers' mortgage applications drop to 2018 levels
Households with a median income of $64K or less lost their buying gains in 2023, according to Redfin. The share of new mortgages issued to this group dropped 11% from 2020 to 2023
by Marian McPherson May 8
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Former RE/MAX Northwest CEO moves Austin team to Compass
Matt van Winkle served as chief executive officer of RE/MAX Northwest from 2011 until 2022 and will now lead a Compass team
by Ben Verde May 8
Consumer disconnect: Good time to sell means it's a bad time to buy
Fannie Mae's latest National Housing Survey finds 67% of Americans agree April was a good time to sell, the highest level in nearly 2 years. But only 20% said it was a good time to buy
by Matt Carter May 8
home prices increased in June
Low inventory drove prices higher nationwide despite some of the highest mortgage rates in decades, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said on Wednesday
Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami are the leading metros for short-term rental gains, according to Clever Real Estate's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson May 7
3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy
by Victoria Kennedy May 7
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7