That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. But some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says
First-time homebuyers made up half of all homebuyers in St. Louis in 2023, according to Zillow. That's the highest share the city has seen since at least 2017
Thumbtack's survey revealed the depths of new homeowner anxiety regarding home repairs. The typical buyer surveyed spent $30K on repairs during their first year of homeownership
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
Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3% between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the US Census Bureau
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
New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman offers insights for attracting and assisting single women buyers to maximize their ever-increasing purchase power
Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential buyers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman
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
NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has just been released and it’s packed with insights that can help you take your business to the next level in 2024
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
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
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
The Pulitzer Prize-winning real estate writer was a pioneering figure in journalism and was one of the early contributors to Inman's industry coverage
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