You can help! How to support homeowners in forbearance
Opinion
There’s so much you can do to assist distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. Not only will you have their lasting gratitude, chances are, they will also refer others to you in the future
by Bernice Ross Jan 20
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
10 crucial features that will draw guests to your short-term rental
The short-term rental market is booming. Here's how to set your property above the rest
by Lillian Dickerson 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
Active listings hit historic new low in December, with less than 700K
The national inventory dropped by almost 40% year over year in December, according to a new report released Friday by realtor.com
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
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
Pricey cities see 'astounding' rent drops as 2021 begins
A flood of people leaving pricey places like New York and Boston have sent rents in those cities plummeting, while rents in traditionally more affordable areas have climbed
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
The Paycheck Protection Program is back. Here's what you need to know
The federal government now has more money for small businesses, though it may be harder for real estate professionals to actually claim it this time around
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
President Trump signs bipartisan relief bill after short delay
The $900B relief bill is part of a larger spending package and includes rental assistance, eviction protections and direct payments
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
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
The good, bad and ugly of owning a historic home amid the pandemic
What homes are optimal for living and working through stay-at-home orders and social distancing? It may depend on lifestyle and what a buyer is willing to put up with
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
Showing app Entro has potential — but should address agent safety
Opinion
With some decent features and a user interface worth seeing, Entro could succeed if not for leaving agent safety and lead quality totally out of the equation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
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