Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
36% of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety
As the first day of spring arrives, 3 economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive US home sales
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents
With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales
by Luke Babich Mar 11
Sale-leaseback model is key to saving US homeownership: Study
A white paper published on Tuesday said sale-leaseback programs can save nearly 9M homeowners from permanently losing their homes amid current economic woes
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Tale of 2 housing markets will linger into 2024, Zonda economist warns
With listings still in short supply, homebuyers are 'dealing with an affordability shock' and new homes will play an outsize role in housing markets, Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf said at ICNY
by Matt Carter Jan 26
This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
65% of millennials would still buy a home if interest rates were 10%
Clever Real Estate's latest survey revealed the sacrifices millennials are willing to make to buy, including taking on higher interest rates, buying major fixer-uppers and working multiple jobs
by Marian McPherson Jan 10
Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
Zillow predicts a 'breather year' for homebuyers in 2024
Homebuyers will have slightly more homes to choose from at slightly more agreeable prices in the new year, according to the portal's 2024 forecast
by Ben Verde Nov 30
Americans' average mortgage payment falls $164 in November
A dip in the weekly average for 30-year mortgage rates dropped the average mortgage payment to $2,575 in November, and homebuyers are taking advantage
by Marian McPherson Nov 30
5 reasons minority, LGBTQ+ buyers should invest in real estate now
Opinion
Don't let fear keep LGBTQ+ and minority clients from realizing the benefits of homeownership. Zak Shellhammer offers ideas for becoming an advocate and adviser for all of your buyers
by Zak Shellhammer Nov 30
35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024
LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership