NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
And the cheapest state to buy a home is…
Illinois is the cheapest state to purchase a home, due to a study by California-based boutique brokerage RubyHome. The study focuses on the income-to-sale price ratios for each state
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states
Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
The secret to this brokerage’s culture? Being approachable
Here's how one broker-owner has cultivated an inviting, approachable culture that fosters trust and confidence within the local community, leading to consistent success
by Ben Fox Nov 17
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says
Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
Get paid to move: 6 regions wooing new residents with cash perks
Economic councils across the U.S. are trying to lure remote workers with incentives like cash, community events with other transplants, free flights and in the case of the Northwest Arkansas Council, a bicycle. And it seems to be working
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Equity-rich properties make gains in fourth quarter
The number of equity-rich homes in the U.S. made solid gains at the end of last year, and now account for more than 30% of mortgaged properties
Western cities will excel amid strong 2021 market: realtor.com
Cities such as Sacramento, California, should do well next year due to affordability, strong job markets and proximity to bigger metros. New York City, on the other hand, may struggle
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
US home equity levels rose in Q3
Equity-rich properties made up about 28.3% of mortgaged homes in the US during the third quarter, up from 26.7% the previous year, according to a new report by Attom Data Solutions
Stronger together: A pair of ERA franchisees partner to buy another
In a unique move, Steve Doty of ERA Doty Real Estate and Tom DeWine of ERA Colonial Real Estate partnered to buy ERA Team Real Estate in Arkansas
by Patrick Kearns Aug 27
In a positive sign, number of equity-rich properties continues to rise
During the second quarter of 2020, equity-rich properties outnumber seriously underwater properties 4 to 1, according to a report by Attom Data Solutions
Massachusetts is best prepared for digital economy as Southern states lag
The state ranked high largely because of investment in and support of the tech sector, as well as solid widespread internet connectivity
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
26% of all mortgaged homes were equity-rich in first quarter
Roughly one-quarter, or 26.5%, of the 54.7 million mortgaged homes in the U.S. were equity-rich in Q1 2020, according to Attom Data Solutions' Q1 2020 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report
Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March
61% of US markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with 'a huge caveat'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15