An entirely new way to create listings where there are none
Bernice Ross interviews Realeflow CEO Greg Clement about how real estate agents can tap into the pool of cash buyers and investors for added lead gen leverage and market coverage
by Bernice Ross Jul 15
Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate
The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank
by Sean Frank Jul 9
2024 Inman Innovator Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ICLV
Awarded since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards honor the thought leaders making new visions of real estate a reality. Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug 1
by Inman Jul 3
Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain
Introduced in December, the 'End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act' has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it's misguided
by Ben Verde Jun 18
Fed cool on rate cuts despite encouraging May inflation report
Policymakers now envision making just one rate cut this year, but investors who fund most mortgages are still betting the central bank will change its tune if inflation continues to ease
by Matt Carter Jun 12
The Great Renovation is set to refresh aging US home inventory
Author Bernice Ross and New Western's Kurt Carlton discuss how investor-led rehab can solve inventory problems by breathing new life into America’s aging and abandoned vacant homes
by Bernice Ross Jun 5
Hemlane launches free software as 'accidental landlords' increase
The launch comes as approximately 45.2M Americans rent out their homes concurrently with the rise in mortgage rates
by Ben Verde May 28
Home prices hit record high for the 6th time in 12 months
National home prices jumped 6.5% in March from a year earlier to a new record high with the Northeast leading regionally
by Ben Verde May 28
Polly, nCino integration could help lenders build referral business
A growing network of partners including CoreLogic and Byte Software are accessing Polly's capital markets platform and product and pricing engine through application programming interfaces
by Matt Carter May 20
Home prices surge to 'near all-time highs' amid rising mortgage rates
San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York posted annual price increases for the third-straight month, with each of the cities S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller tracks hitting record highs
by Ben Verde Apr 30
Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A
Backflip was reviewed by Inman in July 2023, earning high marks for its marriage of acute market analysis and strategic direction with its onboard mechanism for accessible financing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 29
Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high
Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4% in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among US cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Apr 17
Single-family home sales to investors hit all-time high
United States property investors are putting the pedal to the metal and feeling optimistic despite a turbulent housing market
by Ben Verde Apr 11
Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots
Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps
by Chris LeBarton Mar 11