3 ways real estate industry pros can thrive in strange times
A trio of industry leaders urged agents and brokers to try new things and focus on building their roster of clients during an Inman Connect New York panel on Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state
The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor's market count to 46
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Pacaso enters Arizona with first home in mountainous Cave Creek
The platform has acquired its first luxury property in Arizona, a 4-bedroom, 4-and-a-half-bathroom home in Cave Creek, a popular desert resort community north of Scottsdale
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 16
Opendoor launches in California's pricey Bay Area
The launch brings the world's biggest iBuyer to one of the world's most challenging real estate markets — and marks a new chapter for the iBuying concept
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
Buyer agent commissions fall to lowest point since 2017
Intense competition appears to have driven down average buyers' agent commissions last fall to their lowest point since at least 2017
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
How to work with baby boomers, the X-factor in today's housing market
Baby boomers are the second-largest generation in US history. They're now becoming empty nesters and retiring but remain a force in the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
How to survive the future as Generation Z hits the real estate market
Generation Z includes people now in their 20s and teens. They're young, but beginning to buy houses and poised to become a major force in the near future.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
4 states reach pre-pandemic job levels, with more on the way: Report
Economists told The Wall Street Journal how population growth has driven the strongest job recoveries — most recently in Texas and Arizona
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
US home price growth turbo charges to historic 45-year record
The upward spiral continued as home prices surged a record 18% year over year in October to the highest growth rate in the 45-year history of CoreLogic's Home Price Index
America's Hottest Neighborhoods: McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ
McCormick Ranch has always been a desirable neighborhood, but it recently gained even more attention with new businesses popping up and people craving time outdoors post-pandemic
Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages
Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles
by Matt Carter Oct 28
EXp Realty snags a powerhouse team from Edina Realty
The Tyler Miller Team is based in Minnesota and is the latest of numerous teams to make the jump to the upstart brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA
The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency data. Prices were up 17.4% year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war
Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Agents should aim to become fluent in all the relevant tools available