Chase Home Lending increases homebuyer grant to $7,500
Chase has increased its grant to $7,500 in 8,500 of the 15,000 communities in within its homebuyer grant program. The bank also removed the income requirement for its 3% down DreaMaker mortgage
by Marian McPherson Jan 31
The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals
A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities
by Lee Davenport Jan 31
Empty nesters own twice as many big homes as millennials with kids
Empty nest baby boomers own 28.2% of the large homes in the United States — twice as many as millennials with kids. Gen Z parents own only 0.3% of larger residences
by Ben Verde Jan 17
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
NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns, alleges blackmail
The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a 'threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR'
27-year Burger King employee buys 1st home after TikTok fame
Kevin Ford achieved viral status for never missing a day of work during 27 years and was able to purchase his first home through a subsequent fundraising campaign
by Ben Verde Jan 3
We will be heard: Why 2023 was the year of the woman
Sexual harassment, abortion rights, and discussions on the economy, personal finance, and pop culture: Women dominated the conversation and the economy this year, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 3
How 50 years of equal credit spurred women's homeownership
New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman writes that in the 50 years since passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, women have become an intergenerational economic powerhouse
by Bobbie Wasserman Jan 2
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
Broker Spotlight: Abel Gilbert, ONEPATH Realty
Find out how this Miami broker-owner turned a personal connection to homeownership into a passion for brokerage leadership
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Making the nice list: Holiday movies about home and real estate
Opinion
From small-town listings to picture-perfect homes, these holiday movies follow characters whose real estate decisions lead them home for the season
by Jessi Healey Dec 15
Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A
'In an era where affordability is a growing concern for homebuyers, Prevu is committed to making the dream of homeownership more attainable' - Prevu co-CEO Chase Marsh
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?
Opinion
According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership for underserved communities, and that's unfair to consumers
by Nora Crosthwaite Dec 8
older millennial
Nearly 60% of millennials said they felt homeownership is more important now than it was for their parents, according to the results of a new survey released earlier this week by Bank of America
by Ben Verde Dec 7
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