2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead
One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking
by Marian McPherson Apr 18
Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
36% of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
A softer rental market isn't enough to help hopeful homebuyers
Realtor.com's survey of more than 4K landlords and renters found that, although landlords are easing rental increases, it's not enough to help renters improve their financial outlooks
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
She owns it: How agents can engage the single woman buyer
New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman offers insights for attracting and assisting single women buyers to maximize their ever-increasing purchase power
by Bobbie Wasserman Jan 3
Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Serving Gen Z and millennial homebuyers from click to close
For new Inman contributor Mariel Pamintuan-Esguerra, relating the needs of younger clients to features in the local market's housing stock helps improve buyer service
7 ways to hook first-time buyers (before they're ready to buy)
Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel offers insights on providing education and information that converts would-be buyers into long-time clients
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Florida dominates list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers
Palm Bay, Cape Coral and Tampa top WalletHub's list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers. But a closer look at the rankings shows buyers may sacrifice quality of life for affordability gains
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
It’s time to put American innovation to work for housing
Opinion
America was built on innovation, yet we’ve thrown up our hands when it comes to our most intractable housing problems. As real estate experts, it’s time for us to get busy
by Troy Palmquist Jul 3
First home? No problem! How to guide first-time homebuyers
In today’s highly competitive real estate market, first-time homebuyers need more information and assistance than ever
by Bernice Ross May 16
Buying a home is hard. For first-timers, it's never been tougher
Homes in the lower tier of pricing are still 8% more expensive than at this time last year — and inventory has barely budged, according to a new analysis released Thursday by Zillow
by Daniel Houston Apr 20
This is where it takes the longest amount of time to save up for a home
In Glendale, California, a homebuyer with a median household income for the area can expect to save for 15.1 grueling years, compared to counterparts in Detroit, who will save for just 2.6 years
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Agent Outlook: It's harder than ever to get into the real estate market
Opinion
This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity
by Eric Forney Oct 20
Always a bridesmaid, rarely a bride, first-time buyers make big return
First-time homebuyers now make up 45% of all transactions, up from 37% of all buyers in 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from Zillow released Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13