Team Spotlight: Meet the dynamic real estate teams of 2024
This year, Inman highlighted 19 dynamic teams in its recurring Teams Spotlight column. We've rounded them all up in one place. Here's a look back at 2024
by Christy Murdock Jan 2
Rocket is deploying scalable AI across an entire fintech platform
Ahead of his Connect NYC appearance, CEO Varun Krishna details the mortgage giant's ambitious goals to grow its purchase loan business in 2025 by building closer ties to real estate agents
by Matt Carter Dec 26
Acre Homes' seed round extension brings total raised to $10M
'We founded this company because buying a home no longer makes sense for a growing number of Americans': Acre Homes co-founder
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
Home equity an underutilized key to retirement readiness, Point says
A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 10
HUD raising FHA ceiling in high-cost markets to $1.2M next year
Adjustment for rising home prices increases FHA ceiling in high-cost markets like New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and raises the floor in low-cost markets to $524,225
by Matt Carter Nov 26
Century 21 celebrates 'The Joy of Home' in Times Square campaign
Century 21 said 'The Joy of Home' campaign reflects the moments that make homeownership worth it, despite the challenges today's homebuyers face
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
With focus on mortgage business, Zillow launches 'BuyAbility' tool
Zillow releases a new 'BuyAbility' tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables
by Taylor Anderson Nov 19
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
Nearly three-quarters of US residents earning less than $50K annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 18
Healthy FHA reserves justify premium cuts, lenders say
Private mortgage insurers are hoping to head off a repeat of the 35% reduction approved by the Biden administration last year, which is projected to save homebuyers $5.1B over 10 years
by Matt Carter Nov 15
An agent’s guide to kitchens and baths throughout the decades
Inman contributor Gerard Splendore explores how kitchens and bathrooms have evolved through the decades, reflecting key historical shifts and design trends
by Gerard Splendore Nov 13
Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands
Painting is one of the quickest, most cost-effective updates a homeowner can make, especially if they’re prepping a home for sale. If maximizing the home’s value is the goal, avoid these colors
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 12
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12
Housing affordability a main issue for early voters: Redfin
Among early voters, 38% said housing affordability influenced their presidential vote. Harris voters (43%) were more likely to care about housing than Trump voters (29%), Redfin said
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Political disputes rise among neighbors as election nears
In a Redfin analysis, 18.7% of survey respondents had political disagreements with neighbors, with 27.1% of men reporting conflicts compared to 13.4% of women
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 24
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22