Here's what to know to unlock the value in an ADU
New Inman contributor Lindsey Harn writes that accessory dwelling units offer a wide variety of benefits for all kinds of renters, from college students to elderly family members
by Lindsey Harn Feb 22
FHA will consider rent from ADUs when qualifying borrowers
HUD says policy change is intended to help more first-time homebuyers, seniors, and inter-generational families tap the wealth building potential of homeownership
by Matt Carter Oct 19
Simple-sizing's on the rise: 3 things buyers want in their next home
New Inman contributor Nick Boniakowski digs into the latest research on buyer desires to find out how to meet the needs of more intentional home searches
by Nick Boniakowski Sep 29
Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide
Opinion
Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears
by Kendyl Young Sep 19
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism
During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
HUD Secretary wants the American dream 'to resume'
Ben Carson believes the real estate industry has an important role to play in the economic recovery of the U.S.
by Patrick Kearns May 12
As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere
California is a patchwork of regulations when it comes to short-term rentals, but real estate professionals on the front lines are already seeing impacts in the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
How the push against single-family zoning will impact agents
Minneapolis and Oregon have led the way, but cities and states across the US are increasingly looking at allowing multifamily units in response to supply shortages
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 3
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Multigenerational households are on the rise, according to new data
The real estate and construction industry will increasingly have to grapple with an older population and consumers who want homes that can house extended families
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Vacation rental business
The company's new Backyard program will 'design and prototype new ways of building and sharing homes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 29