Dr. Shani Mott spent her last days fighting for housing equality
The Baltimore homeowner succumbed to cancer before she could celebrate a landmark appraisal bias win. She's part of a long legacy of Black homeowners who've died while fighting for their rights
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
LoanDepot settles high-profile appraisal bias lawsuit filed in 2022
Lender revises appraisal policies and practices in wake of lawsuit by Baltimore couple who claimed their home was undervalued by more than $250,000 because they were Black
by Matt Carter Mar 27
Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000
by Ben Verde Mar 26
15 Instagram accounts agents can learn from in 2024
Jimmy Burgess shares 15 agents, team leaders and trainers who can help you find the perfect mix of content to grow your Instagram channel
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 8
C21's Mike Miedler speaks on the power of a 'to-don't' list
Ahead of his brokerage's annual One 21 Experience, Century 21 President and CEO Mike Miedler shares his spring homebuying predictions and why the key to success is found in doing less
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
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
Airbnb launches new council to address US housing crisis
The Airbnb Housing Council will advise the home-sharing company on policies and initiatives it can support to combat housing affordability and inventory issues
by Ben Verde Jan 19
David Stevens, influential leader in mortgage finance, dies at 66
The former FHA commissioner also held executive positions at World Savings Bank, Freddie Mac, and The Long and Foster Companies before leading the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Jan 17
Simply Homes funded $22M to apply AI to home affordability crisis
Simply Homes applies proptech by using an artificial intelligence-generated performance model to determine what each property will require to reach livability and, in time, profitability
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong
Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction around getting started
by G. Brian Davis Dec 5
How to turn your Google Business Profile into a lead gen machine
If you want to get your name out there, a Google Business Profile is the way to go. Jimmy Burgess shares how to optimize your online presence with this underutilized marketing tool
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 8
Wells Fargo providing $10K in down payment assistance in 8 metros
To qualify for grants being made through Wells Fargo's existing Special Purpose Credit Program, homebuyers can't earn more than 120% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 10
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
Marketing can be tough in a shift. These experts show how to nail it
Industry experts said at Inman Connect Now that real estate agents need to focus on the basics, education and their communities, as market winds change direction
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Knock partners with HomeSmart to roll out services in Baltimore
Baltimore puts Knock at 70 markets nationwide, up from 14 at the start of 2021. The tech-enabled, home loan solutions platform will offer its full gamut of products to the region's consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16