National Guard troops deployed to fight COVID eligible for VA loans
The new law is a 'game-changer' for thousands of members who support states' pandemic response, as they will now have access to zero-down-payment mortgages
Western states generate big returns for vacation homeowners
Vacation rental giant Vacasa identified Big Sky, Montana, as the most lucrative market in which property owners can own a second house. Seven western communities made the list
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Realogy exec: 3 ways the pandemic changed real estate for good
Realogy expansion brands released a new 27-page oral history of the pandemic and how it has altered the industry
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Rent-to-own startup Divvy scores $110M in latest funding round
The company plans to use the new capital to expand into new markets and launch additional products to create an end-to-end homebuying experience
AirDNA: Demand for urban short-term rentals down 55.5%
The company's first monthly market report highlights the continued draw of destination and resort markets for short-term rentals, as well as markets that provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
What's changed? 5 factors COVID-19 caused us to reconsider
Opinion
There's no doubt that a home is still a smart investment. However, this past year presented us with many other crucial points to consider. Here are a few short- and long-term results 2020's events might bring
by Kuba Jewgieniew Jan 28
'You list, you last — you don't, you won't': Why clients should sell now
Strengthen relationships and new listings will follow, speakers said on Wednesday at an Inman Connect session titled 'New Take on Real Estate Relationships'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
How to recruit and retain the very best talent
Stephanie Anton and Sven Andersen agreed during Inman Connect that leaders need to focus on culture and think outside the box
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Can an Airbnb host offer discounts to vaccinated guests? Absolutely
The question has generated a heated discussion in a private Airbnb host Facebook group, but offering a discount to vaccinated guests doesn't violate any law or Airbnb policy
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Brad Inman: Now is the time for a new 'housing dynamism'
Inman Publisher Brad Inman praised real estate professionals for their ability to adjust to working during the pandemic during his opening talk at Inman Connect on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
DocuSign partners with the California Association of Realtors
The partnership will let California agents access CAR documents directly within the DocuSign platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Beyond the headlines: How will pandemic-driven demand impact sales?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into January's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Jan 26
Lend a hand: How 7 agents keep giving back to their communities
Amid everything else they do for their own businesses and families, these agents have found ways to continually help their communities through socially distant outdoor events, food drives and more
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Recovering from COVID-19? 10 tips for returning to work
Take the time to thank your body daily for working hard to fight off the virus, and adopt these workflow strategies to improve your productivity and post-COVID sluggishness
by Stacey Soleil Jan 24
New realtor.com partnerships will add more 3D tour options
The listing portal will now support 3D tours from imaging startups Asteroom and CloudPano
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20