Black renters are twice as likely to have rent debt: Study
Apartment List's latest study revealed Black renters have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, which puts them at greater risk of eviction
by Marian McPherson Jan 19
Agents see income, satisfaction rise despite pandemic: Inman survey
Inman's Agent Appreciation survey shows more respondents are now making six figures than when a similar survey went out last year. Satisfaction with compensation is also up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
Agent/broker perspective: How can agents set goals with so much uncertainty?
Opinion
Start with what you know now, and then as market conditions become more predictable, the agent can set more rigid and challenging goals that keep her reaching for better production and efficiency
by Anthony Askowitz Jan 19
NAR's midyear conference goes virtual for a second time
The Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo will be held online May 3-14. Some fear that an earlier event to be held in person in April will be a COVID-19 'super spreader'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
NAR to hold first in-person event in April as pandemic drags on
Trade group says it's monitoring CDC guidelines, host city restrictions, the current trajectory of infections and vaccination rates
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 14
Today marks Day 300 of quarantine — and agents say the thrill is gone
Yep, Friday marks the 300th day of coronavirus lockdowns for millions of Americans. But while 2020 was prosperous for many, some agents long for a time when anxiety and virtual conferencing didn't rule the day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
Americans accrued $7,512 in additional debt during 2020
Clever Real Estate's latest survey revealed the average American's non-mortgage debt burden increased by $7,512 in 2020 due to booming unemployment
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
What Georgia's election results could mean for US housing policy
Rev. Raphael Warnock's and Jon Ossoff's elections have tipped the scales in President-Elect Joe Biden's favor. What does it mean for the future of his policies?
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
Rent payments were down every month during the pandemic
A new report from Rentec shows that by the end of 2020, the number of rental payments landlords received was down 24% compared to March
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
Jobless claims drop for 2nd straight week — but Google searches are up
More than 840,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week as lawmakers agreed on a stimulus deal. Meanwhile, Goggle searches for 'file for unemployment' soared
by Patrick Kearns Dec 31
4 simple (but powerful) things 2020 reminded us to be grateful for
Opinion
In looking at 2020’s setbacks and tragedies, it can be difficult to see the silver linings. But expressing gratitude, even in a tough year, is possible — if not necessary. Here are a few things agents can be thankful for
by Anthony West Dec 31
inventory crisis
Phoenix, Seattle and San Diego continue to lead the way in home sale price increases
by Patrick Kearns Dec 29
The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2020
Crisis communication, adjusting to our new normal and navigating a hot market were top-of-mind for readers this year
by Inman Dec 25
Here are Inman's 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Soaring stock, growing agent count: What to watch as eXp enters 2021
With its virtual orientation, eXp Realty benefited in 2020 from a work landscape that emphasized going remote. Observers expect it to continue thriving in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23