HUD partners with Zillow to close racial homeownership gap
The Department of Housing and Urban Development partners with Zillow for 'Let's Make Home the Goal,' a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
Case-Shiller Index keeps breaking records as HPI growth curbs pace
S&P CoreLogic's report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since prices in the lower end of the market are rising more quickly than other tiers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps
As real estate's new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Aug 27
Pending starter home sales soar as first-time buyers return to market
Pending sales of starter homes surged 10.2% in July, reaching their highest point since October 2022 as mortgage rates began to decline, according to data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 26
The market is harder for millennials than it was for boomers: Report
A new report in 'The Wall Street Journal' found that baby boomers had an easier time navigating real estate market challenges in the 1980s than millennials do today.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 12
Kevin Sears opens up about NAR, the DOJ and a hectic year of travel
In his 6 months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization's future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
National Homeownership Month is a good time to celebrate service
Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Jun 25
Home prices hit record high for the 6th time in 12 months
National home prices jumped 6.5% in March from a year earlier to a new record high with the Northeast leading regionally
by Ben Verde May 28
Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow
Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index
by Marian McPherson May 15
Lesson Learned: What goes around comes around
Find out what Atlanta Realtor Nadine Lutz has learned about the wheel of life and how she serves clients with empathy and integrity
by Christy Murdock May 4
'Buyers are losing faith in the American Dream:' Redfin CEO
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising rates and home prices are crushing consumer sentiment. However, rising inventory and a year-end interest rate cut will be key to restoring it
by Marian McPherson Apr 26
Steep home-price growth hampers February pending sales
Pending home sales declined 7% year over year in February, according to the NAR. However, a slight uptick in monthly inventory and contract signing trends provide hope for a market rebound
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
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Mortgage lenders using AskMax no longer need to be database engineers. They can ask for — and receive — business intelligence in plain English from Maxwell Business Intelligence
by Matt Carter Apr 24
38% of homeowners couldn't afford their home in today's market
Historic rises in median sales prices and mortgage rates have locked homeowners into their homes, according to a new Redfin report. Baby boomers are least able to afford today's market
by Marian McPherson Apr 23
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