Inman Handbook on new-home sales
New-home sales illuminate the health of the market, and where it might be heading in the near-term. As agents grapple with tight inventory, they'll want to keep an eye on the data
Opendoor expands homebuying pool to meet booming demand
The iBuyer revised its purchase requirements to include pricier homes, older homes and homes in age-restricted and gated communities
by Marian McPherson Apr 13
Thinking of making seniors your niche? Here's 5 tips from experts
The industry’s best SRES professionals weigh in on the challenges — and rewards — of working with this often overlooked demographic
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
baby boomer real estate
Opinion
Baby boomers own a lot of real estate and, therefore, a lot of potential business. A broker of the generation offers some advice for agents looking to work with this cohort
by Teresa Boardman Mar 3
What do retirees want? Short-term-rental-free communities
A growing number of luxury communities are banning short-term rentals for residents' peace of mind
by Marian McPherson Mar 2
Want more listings? Don't overlook these crucial sellers
Opinion
With today's tight inventory and so many people wanting to buy homes, this often-overlooked group may be the answer to unlocking a slew of listings in 2021. Here's what you need to know
by Landon Bates Feb 18
More than 7 in 10 sellers say they'd consider an iBuyer: Opendoor
A new report from Opendoor also found that 75% of buyers would consider purchasing a home through an app
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 17
7 ways to connect with first-time millennial and Gen Z buyers
To appeal to millennial and Gen Z buyers, you should familiarize yourself with their comfort zones, priorities and the challenges they face now. Here's what you need to know
by Ben Mizes Dec 1
Millennials with kids show big appetite for suburban living
A new National Association of Realtors survey finds younger people want more outdoor space and bigger homes with more rooms — even as walkability remains important
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 13
VA loan activity swells during coronavirus pandemic
New data from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides further evidence that the pandemic has not slowed down demand for real estate or real estate financing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Increased demand for single-family rentals could lead to 10 years of undersupply
About 6% of new single-family homes are built for the purpose of being rented out, which would yield roughly 700K new single-family units being constructed over the next 10 years, a number well short of current demand, according to RCLCO Real Estate Advisors
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Realogy unveils first-ever benefits program for AARP members
The benefits program will allow AARP members to receive $300 to $5,500 when buying or selling a home with one of Realogy's residential real estate brands
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
84% of Americans say homeownership is a 'priority'
Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet's 2020 Home Buyer Report
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
Do you know your interest rate? 27% of mortgage holders don't
Knowing your mortgage interest rate could save you a lot of money in the long run
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process
77% of homebuyers and 71% of homesellers say they've argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13