Worth of US homes nears $50T as real estate values hit all-time high
The total worth of homes in the United States hit a record high of $46.8T in June, overtaking the prior all-time high of $46.6T set a year earlier, according to the analysis by Redfin Friday
by Ben Verde Aug 11
Plunk's API plugged into Mosaik and Roomvu
In addition to Mosaik and Roomvu, Plunk is also providing actionable market data to DropOffer, Calque and SphereBuilder, according to a company announcement
by Craig C. Rowe May 30
Home Manager brings some nice touches to a growing proptech segment: Tech Review
Opinion
Home Manager adds a needed perspective to the home management tech landscape, but can it compete in an already-crowded field?
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
14 seller to-do's to boost your listing's buyer appeal
Details matter when you want that new listing to stand out in today's market. Here are some must-do seller prep tasks
by Cara Ameer Sep 14
Inman Review: Plunk helps homeowners evaluate renovation projects
Opinion
A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
5 paint colors that can boost your sellers' home value
Whether you’re doing a major update or staging their home for sale, here’s how to put these in-demand and inviting colors to work for your clients
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 11
3 ways agents can help today's savvy, educated buyers and sellers
Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. But nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 29
2021 market will still be hot, but challenges lie ahead: HomeLight
Over 1,000 HomeLight agents recently surveyed by the referral platform expressed optimism about a hot market in the year ahead, but noted some challenges remain
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
A neighborhood's racial makeup impacts home values more now than it did in 1980
The race home appraisal gap has doubled since 1980, according to a new study published in the sociological journal Social Problems
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions
Opinion
Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
by Cara Ameer May 29
Trying to boost your listing's value? Add a garden
Here's what you need to know about the investment, maintenance and value added
by Matt Edstrom Feb 15
5 immutable laws of real estate
Opinion
Although these truths might be difficult for buyers, sellers and their agents to accept, they are unyielding
by Jay Thompson Feb 13
Redfin unveils new estimate tool for off-market homes
The Redfin Owner Estimate builds on existing technology — it could also be a windfall for Redfin's iBuyer platform
by Patrick Kearns Sep 25
More than 10% of US properties still 'seriously underwater' in Q2
On the bright side, nearly 25% of all American properties are now equity rich, including more than 40% in California
by Patrick Kearns Aug 10
Zillow takes us inside 'Santa's house'