RE/MAX co-founder to brokers: Now is the time to take market share
David Liniger has survived 7 recessions. He shared lessons learned from those downturns at RE/MAX's virtual Broker Owner Conference Monday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 17
New Fannie and Freddie fee could push homeowners off the fence
The government-sponsored enterprises are imposing a 0.5% fee on refinances, a move that, while garnering criticism, could convince homeowners to buy while rates are still low
by Patrick Kearns Aug 13
Summer outlook: A slowing recovery may wait in the wings
While housing has thus far seen a strong recovery, experts say prices may actually fall later this year. Factors such as unemployment and foreclosures could also weigh down the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
We talked to 5 CFOs about the road to recovery. Here's what they said
Coronavirus is a big deal for real estate, but financial chiefs don't think it's a repeat of 2008. And some already see signs of improvement
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
Pandemic's economic toll higher than agents expected: Inman survey
More than 2 months into the US pandemic, Inman's second coronavirus survey indicates agents are losing deals. But there are glimmers of hope as well
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
Why the COVID-19 crisis isn't like 2008
Opinion
Will this year's recession be as bad as — or worse than — the Great Recession? To understand the answer, we have to look at some key differences
by Brian Mullins Apr 15
‘Strong recovery’ on horizon, V curve possible, says real estate exec
Patrick Stone, of WFG National Title Insurance Company, said Tuesday that home sales will likely be down in 2020, but overall, he's optimistic about an economic recovery from the current pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Coming days will be 'a trying time' for real estate professionals
Thad Wong, co-founder of @properties, said during an Inman Town Hall Thursday that there may be short-term 'sheer havoc' in parts of the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Normal is gone: How to mentally prepare for the unknown future
Opinion
If we've learned anything from past downturns, it's that there is no normal — new or old. In today's stressful time, we just have to learn to play the hand we're dealt. Here's how one indie broker broaches life and work during a global pandemic
by Teresa Boardman Mar 25
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Real estate stocks slammed amid coronavirus market woes
Days of coronavirus-induced stock selloffs have driven the share price of numerous companies, including many in the real estate industry, plummeting
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle-income housing
Recent years have been a boon for landlords, and a recession doesn't appear imminent, but the multifamily housing market does face some challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Investment property with money
Investors are pouring money into vacation homes, multifamily properties, rental technology and everything in between. And that means agents have a golden opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
This new home-equity tool is like CreditKarma for home value
HSH.com, a long-time mortgage industry resource, has launched a new tool for homeowners to manage home equity as an active financial asset
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 21
A foreclosed property
Opinion
Although much time has passed, signs of this trying time are still present, and the memories (and scars) hold steady
by Teresa Boardman Sep 19