Buyers of new homes spend double on 1st-year improvements: Analysis
Hidden costs loom large for buyers in the first year of homeownership, and, surprisingly, that can be even more true with a new build, according to the National Association of Homebuilders
by Daniel Houston Jun 13
NAR tackles racial wealth gap as midyear conference gets underway
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Trump adviser Ja'Ron Smith shared how discrimination hurts the economy as NAR unveiled its goal to add 3M Black homeowners by 2030
Run with the pack at your own risk
Opinion
Realtor optimism can be necessary for survival, Brad Inman writes. But collective giddy confidence is frequently a sign that something is amiss. The herd occasionally can be wrong
by Brad Inman Mar 9
A black couple unpacking boxes in their new home
A new fund launched with help from the Seattle-based brokerage offers deferred, low-interest loans of up to $12K for home purchase costs
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 17
Celebrity-backed rent-to-own startup Landis expands to Florida
Company's services are now available in 5 Sunshine State markets: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville — growing Landis' footprint to 51 cities in 12 states
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s most challenging struggle was housing
As real estate pros, it is vital that we understand the historical context and the lasting implication of "location, location, location," especially if it is wielded to exclude, devalue or separate
by Lee Davenport Jan 17
Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
by Teresa Boardman Nov 17
NAR president to DOJ: Step up and honor the agreement
Opinion
In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small businesses
by Charlie Oppler Oct 22
Divvy Homes brings in $735M debt financing just months after Series D
The news follows Divvy's $200M Series D, netted just 2 months ago, and will allow it to serve more Americans on their path to homeownership through its rent-to-own program
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
Zillow Housing Hackathon winners create renter affordability app
The HBCU Housing Hackathon was a 7-day virtual competition to challenge students to create and pitch tech solutions to help consumers overcome obstacles in finding a home. The winning team was from Morehouse College
REX CEO calls on NAR to repeal 'anti-consumer' rules at conference
In an open letter, Ryan alleges the National Association of Realtors' rules prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from attaining homeownership. He called on NAR to repeal the rules at its Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego in November
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
LQBTQ+ community comes into focus in US Census report
Opinion
Just this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask respondents their sexual orientation and gender identity when conducting its Household Pulse Survey. Here's what the latest report revealed
by Ryan Weyandt Aug 31
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions
National Association of Realtors: 'The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
Hispanics most likely to get family help to buy a home: Redfin
52% of Hispanic homeowners said they lived with family or friends without paying rent to save for housing costs, according to a new report
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 13