Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?
A new report from the US Federal Reserve suggests it was spiking demand — not a lack of homes for sale — that sent prices skyrocketing over the past 2 years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
The shifting market will slow prices down — but won't stop them cold
The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn't mean homes can't still appreciate in value
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?
Opinion
Is the pandemic over? With masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19, it's difficult to tell
by Teresa Boardman Apr 27
3 ways real estate industry pros can thrive in strange times
A trio of industry leaders urged agents and brokers to try new things and focus on building their roster of clients during an Inman Connect New York panel on Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out
A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman's quiz to find out
by Taylor Anderson Apr 6
3 marketing basics every agent needs, from Coldwell Banker's CMO
As Coldwell Banker embarks on a new branding effort, Chief Marketing Officer David Marine advised agents to be authentic and to differentiate themselves from their peers
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Spring Open House
The weeks leading up to the spring homebuying season have coincided with an uptick in open house activity unseen since before the pandemic, real estate agents told Inman
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
What to watch as Keller Williams' Family Reunion unfolds this week
Keller Williams' annual gathering begins Sunday with a key address from Gary Keller and sessions later this week on where the housing market is heading in these unprecedented times
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Housing starts dipped in January amid Omicron surge, cold weather
The decline in starts came as Omicron cases surged across the US and wintry weather hampered builders' progress, according to data Thursday from the US Census Bureau and HUD
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Wednesday is when photographers snap the most listings. Here's why
A 4-year study by on-demand real estate photography company HomeJab found that 20% of all listing photo shoots are taken on 1 particular day of the week. Here's a pretty good reason why
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 16
Peter Schravemade, public face of BoxBrownie, departs company
Schravemade was BoxBrownie.com's global director of sales, marketing and revenue for half a decade but is now taking time off to spend with his family
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
Boston nearly as pricey as San Francisco as rent soars everywhere
In Boston, rental prices have made such a resurgence that they could surpass legendarily high rent costs in San Francisco, according to recent data from Zumper
Ricoh360 Tours enhances platform with new Theta X camera
Whereas 3D tours and video content were considered "nice-to-have" add-ons for sellers, the accessibility of hardware like the Theta X and its ilk, along with easier to use mobile software, have made such marketing tactics borderline commonplace
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
Agents say they're optimistic about 2022 — but COVID questions linger
Published earlier this week, Inman's latest Agent Appreciation survey also revealed that most real estate agents see inventory shortages as one of 2022's biggest challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
Proptech co-founder ousted after claiming 'Jews' behind COVID plot
David Bateman co-founded Entrata 2 decades ago. In a new email he claimed COVID and related vaccination efforts are part of a Jewish plot to bring the world under totalitarian rule
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4