Remodeling growth to slow sharply in early 2027: Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies
New data projects home improvement spending growth will fall below the rate of inflation
by Jessi Healey May 6
Alex Vidal interview
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Revive amps up AI capabilities in bet on renovation market
Revive’s model focuses on assisting listing agents and their clients with pre-sale renovations meant to increase market visibility and generate a return upon sale
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
5 simple mindfulness habits for busy real estate agents
If it feels impossible to start and consistently maintain a mindfulness habit, Aaron Hendon offers ways to incorporate it into what you're already doing
by Aaron Hendon Feb 14
How Trump's vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
3 ways to find freedom amid chaos by embracing detachment
Regularly practicing detachment by honing healthy practices, broker Pam Blair writes, may not change the outward outcome of events but can dramatically alter our internal experience
by Pam Blair Nov 6
Mindfulness is the new secret weapon for real estate pros
Embrace mindfulness now, Aaron Hendon writes, to gain an edge over the competition by staying calm under pressure, making better decisions and connecting more deeply with clients
by Aaron Hendon Sep 24
Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots
Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps
by Chris LeBarton Mar 11
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
An image of a bear and bull to represent economic resources for real estate agents.
Opinion
Want to increase your economic and finance IQ? 9 ways to stay informed every day
by Christy Murdock May 21
How agents can nab new inventory as moratoriums expire
It's unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up now that the federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums have expired. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Quakes, floods and fires: These are the 10 riskiest counties in the US
Los Angeles County has the highest risk of earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters
Strict zoning laws are exacerbating the affordability crisis: Study
A working paper published by Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania draws a connection between booming home price growth and zoning
by Marian McPherson Dec 26
More existing homes will come equipped with smart tech: Study
80% of new homebuyers opted for smart home upgrades, according to a new study by Harvard researchers