Mortgage lenders innovate to help homebuyers cope with higher rates
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Christie's International Real Estate launches Caribbean network
Christie's International Real Estate Caribbean Affiliates will serve as a 'network within a network,' establishing a central source for listings, market data, marketing and cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
4 things to watch as Compass' annual conference unfolds this week
Compass became the largest company of its kind in the US this year, but is holding its annual gathering as the real estate industry navigates uniquely troubled waters
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
First Community Mortgage announces 'major' expansion
FCM lures talent from PrimeLending and invests in technology and diversity to fuel growth as mortgage rates force many lenders to downsize
by Matt Carter Oct 20
Zillow launches street-view home searching with Apple Maps
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow's newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed 'Look Around,' the feature is available in 19 markets
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Homebuyers in these US cities are backing out of deals at a higher rate
Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tampa and Austin attracted homebuyers at a higher rate during the height of the pandemic. But according to Redfin, those same Sun Belt cities are now cooling the fastest
by Ben Verde Sep 26
Home flipping dipped last quarter despite jump in profits
It's too soon to say whether the drop in flipper activity — which was still the second highest in two decades — is a sign of a broader slowdown
by Taylor Anderson Sep 21
What do we know about Adam Neumann’s new housing venture?
From renters building equity to coworking space to easy moves across the country, we take a look at some of the possibilities for Flow after the WeWork co-founder pulled in a $350M check
by Taylor Anderson Sep 6
Borrower surveys pinpoint closings as problem area for lenders
Investments lenders have made to streamline the application process seem to be paying off, but surveys show borrowers are still tripped up by document collection and closings
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Home price appreciation slowing at rate not seen since 2006
Although inventory shortages are starting to ease, falling sales are driving the trend as homes are less affordable then they've been since the mid-1980s
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Property marketplace Sundae cuts 15% of its workforce
Sundae, which lets homesellers sell their properties as-is to investors without hiring a real estate agent, said layoffs were targeted to its newest markets
by Matt Carter Jun 29
The Agency launches new franchise in state of Georgia, its 36th to date
'We’re delighted to introduce The Agency brand to the state of Georgia and enter the highly sought-after market of North Atlanta' — The Agency CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky
As Power Buyers gain popularity, distinguish between friend and foe
Era Ventures Managing Partner Clelia Peters spoke with Ribbon co-founder Wei Gan and Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets at Inman Connect New York about the ways Power Buyers operate
by Matt Carter Apr 20
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2
Housing costs will be 'permanently higher' following pandemic: Study
As home prices normalize and rental prices rebound from the height of the pandemic, OJO Labs warns buyers and renters should prepare for a housing market with 'permanently higher' prices
by Marian McPherson Jan 6