Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna: 'NAR sold industry down the river'
Hanna slammed the National Association of Realtors' MLS rules in a conversation with Inman prior to the Gibson settlement last week, saying Clear Cooperation and IDX limit broker innovation
Renting becomes sign of wealth as many opt against homebuying
Cities in California, North Carolina, Florida and New York have seen a surge in wealthy renters compared to pandemic numbers
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 11
Insurance, property taxes taking a bigger bite of buyers' budgets
With the average homeowner spending $442 a month on property taxes and insurance, real estate agents and mortgage lenders are urged to help their clients shop for better deals
by Matt Carter Mar 3
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
Aquisitions, appeals, approvals: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 6
Landmark NAR commission settlement faces first appeal
A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download
As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom
by Christy Murdock Nov 2
Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind
University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
Mortgage payments cheaper than rent in nearly half of all US metros
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest US metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 17
More suits, new reports, demure micro-trends: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 30
How much is a typical luxury home? $750K in Buffalo, $5.3M in Cali
For about the last 4 years, home price growth in the overall market outpaced growth in the luxury sector every month. But since January 2024, that trend has reversed, Zillow reported
High mortgage rates cool down prices in these US metros
Home prices and sales have declined as the demand from all buyers, including investors and buyers interested in building homes, has cooled, according to CoreLogic
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow
Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index
by Marian McPherson May 15
From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse
States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun
This city in upstate New York is Zillow's hottest market of 2024
Zillow is once again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot
by Ben Verde Jan 4