SoftBank invests $200M in building startup Katerra
The investment is on top of the $2B SoftBank already sank into Katerra, and it will give the Japanese fund a majority stake in the startup
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
7 ways to help buyers score a deal on new construction
While sheer supply and demand is making it tough to negotiate much beyond what a builder is offering, understanding how to navigate the process may help buyers time their purchase appropriately and save some money wherever they can
by Cara Ameer Dec 22
Will low inventory plus high demand snowball this winter?
Today, the market remains red hot as summer, but unfortunately, the industry might be celebrating too soon. Here's why this winter might bring a very different and cold reality
by Chris Drayer Oct 15
Built launches new disaster-tracking tool for lenders
The tool provides the company's lender clients with unique insight into federally declared disaster zones
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
New single-family home sales show housing had 'blockbuster month'
New single-family home sales climbed 36.3% year over year, according to data released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Patrick Kearns Aug 25
From 'American Idol' to real estate: One team leader’s journey
After a decade-long music career, Jason Castro is now all-in on real estate. He spoke with Inman about his year-old team, shutting down during the pandemic and how they are now handling a hot Dallas market
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Multifamily rents fell year-over-year for first time in a decade
Annual rent growth shifted to negative in June, falling to -0.4% to $1,457
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
How is COVID-19 affecting new construction?
To understand the state of the housing market, economists often turn to stats on new residential construction for indicators on where the market may be headed. Here's what the data says
by Lindsey Hood Jun 24
Builder confidence hits highest point in 20 years
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is the highest its been since 1999
by Patrick Kearns Dec 16
Buildings being torn down and rebuilt
Privately owned housing starts increased 1.6% year-over-year in September but fell 9.4% percent from August
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
How to suss out the 'looky-loos' from actual prospects
Opinion
The ultimate guide to spotting the nosy neighbors, the voyeurs and the users
by Cara Ameer Sep 18
Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first
While perfection is expected when building a new home, it is important to remember that humans are doing the work and humans aren’t perfect
by Cara Ameer Aug 21
New $97M venture fund to focus on construction technology
Brick and Mortar Ventures will use the money to invest in early-stage companies that could disrupt everything from architecture to engineering
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 13
Matterport hires ex-Google exec Jay Remley to serve as CRO
In addition to working in tech, Remley has years of experience as a real estate investor
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 22
Orange clock
Bryan LaFranchi, formerly a senior sales manager at Zillow Group, will now lead Offerpad's Homebuilder Alliance program that lets sellers put cash offers toward newly-built home purchases
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5