Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there's a catch
A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 26
Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here's how
Opinion
Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and talking about it might gain you more followers than you think
by Jessi Healey Jul 18
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates
Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice
by Luke Babich Jul 17
Lesson Learned: Pay attention to family and friends as well as clients
As she begins her 47th year in real estate, find out how this former junior high school English teacher creates personal connections and manages a robust professional network
by Christy Murdock Jul 15
DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS
DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 10
Rise above market hurdles to help buyers attain the American dream
Opinion
Troy Palmquist argues that the American dream of homeownership is alive and well, and together, real estate professionals can help more people achieve it
by Troy Palmquist Jul 4
Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?
Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today's housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide
by Amy Lessinger Jun 29
National Homeownership Month is a good time to celebrate service
Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Jun 25
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
This new website is geared toward building wealth for women
Inman contributor Bernice Ross' new ‘Real Estate Wealth for Women’ site offers an abundance of resources and interviews with experts to help women make smarter financial decisions
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
Lesson Learned: Take your fiduciary responsibility seriously
Find out how 'consummate student' and San Francisco agent Chris Jurach keeps challenging himself to 'learn new things, read and listen to books, and gather fresh ideas'
by Troy Palmquist Jun 10
Renters are staying put for longer as housing costs rise
Affordability continues to create challenges for would-be buyers, keeping renters in place for longer, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jun 3
Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month is over, but the impact isn't
AREAA President Jamie Tian offers insight into the organization's efforts to fight barriers to homeownership and affordability
by Jamie Tian May 30