March rents grew dramatically in Chicago and these 4 other cities
18 of the 50 largest US metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse
States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Airbnb reports surge in bookings for the April 8 solar eclipse
Cities within the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8 are experiencing a 1,000% increase in searches for the short term rentals
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit this spring that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Rate drop leads to 3rd consecutive month of listing gains
Active and new listings experienced single-digit increases for the 3rd consecutive month in January, according to Realtor.com's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
Offerpad PRO, MAX programs center incentives on agents
Offerpad provides sellers a unique way to transact through a fast, tech-enabled cash offer, with benefits like post-closing stay-over period, free local relocation and ability to choose closing date
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
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
This city in upstate New York is Zillow's hottest market of 2024
Zillow is once again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot
by Ben Verde Jan 4
Brad Inman: 'Unsung hero of real estate' is the small broker-owner
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More than 80% of real estate agents work for small brokerages with fewer than 25 agents, and the average is 7, Brad Inman writes. But their might was on full display in 2023
by Brad Inman Jan 4
Meet Inman's 2023 'Person of the Year': The Small Broker-Owner
Small brokers may not get as much attention as the big guys, but they make up the majority of the real estate industry's firms and manage to win David-and-Goliath struggles every day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Renters rejoice! Rental rates fell for 5th straight month in September
Rents for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units fell 0.7 percent between August and September, according to Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Oct 23
The Agency grows Midwest presence with office in Indianapolis
In March 2022, the brokerage made its 1st foray into the Midwest with a location in Birmingham, Michigan. Managing Partner Traci Garontakos is leading The Agency Indianapolis
Homebuyer dollar stretching further as rates drop: Zillow
As mortgage rates have dropped from a roughly 7% peak, buyers can now buy homes about 84 square feet larger than those they could purchase in October with a $3K monthly payment
Fueled by new wealth, 'ultra-luxury' real estate tallies big year in 2022
Sales of homes valued at $10M or more in newly emerged or reemerging markets helped propel transactions in that sector beyond pre-pandemic levels in 2022 while falling short of 2021 levels