Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
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
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Realtor.com announces the 'Best Day to Sell' for 2024
Stronger buyer demand, higher listing prices and faster list-to-sale timelines have made the week of April 14 'the best time to sell,' according to Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
US housing market posted record-setting value growth in 2023
The total value of the 2023 US housing market increased a record-breaking 5.3% to $47.5T. The gains were concentrated in markets across the Midwest and Northeast
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Greg Schwartz's Tomo launches AI-powered home search platform
Former Zillow executives Greg Schwartz and Carey Armstrong have launched a home search portal under their company, Tomo. The portal is available to homebuyers in 21 states
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
How love and politics are impacting homebuyers' decisions
Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers' moves, 2 surveys from Zillow and Redfin reveal politics and romance also play a role
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Declining mortgage rates bring new-year market thaw: Redfin
Mortgage purchase applications and new listings have improved in recent weeks, thanks to a 25% decline in mortgage rates from October's peak of nearly 8%
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it's time to change the narrative on homeownership through education and solutions-oriented service
by Nick Bailey Jan 10
Homebuyers are now paying $400 less per month than in October
After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there's no buying spree — yet
by Taylor Anderson Jan 4
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
80% of first-time homeowners say they'll need a gift to buy again: Poll
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
by Chris LeBarton Dec 5
Signs of a buyer's market emerge as homeseller concessions return
More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they're beginning to see signs of a buyer's market unfold
by Ben Verde Nov 27
The role of the buyer's agent isn't ending. It's evolving
Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al
by Jen Berbas Nov 13
Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal
St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the 'nail in the coffin,' agents said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
Zillow launches new feature for home search by school district
The feature allows homebuyers to select a school district and displays school attendance zone boundaries and homes available for rent or for sale within those boundaries
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12