Where real estate investors bought the most homes in 2020
A new report by CoreLogic found that in 2020, investors showed the most interest in markets where prices were low and the population was growing
by Libertina Brandt Aug 30
3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war
Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Agents should aim to become fluent in all the relevant tools available
Groups seize on Biden's skepticism in lawsuit against new eviction ban
Real estate groups leveraged President Joe Biden's comments earlier this week about the new moratorium's chances of surviving in court
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
What agents should know about working with institutional investors
Formerly a commercial real estate agent, Dan Noma, Jr. has focused his work on institutional investors for more than a decade. Here, he shares what he’s learned and why agents should consider this sector of the industry
How agents can nab new inventory as moratoriums expire
It's unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up now that the federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums have expired. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared
Meet the 2 agents on California's gubernatorial recall election ballot
Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and they are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Investor home purchases exceed pre-pandemic levels, hit record high
Investors purchased 67,943 US homes during the second quarter, for a total value of $48.5B, the highest figure on record, according to data released Thursday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
How to get the most out of your real estate rental investment
In this new normal, rental investments are proving to be lucrative options for investors. However, there are several important factors they should consider so they make sure they don't leave money on the table
by William Tessar Jun 21
Working with investors? 5 key skills to master
Although they're lucrative to work with, investors come with their own set of challenges. And unlike working with homeowners, representing investors requires a different set of skills. Here are a few you need to master
by Andrew Syrios Jun 10
Amid housing shortage, investors double down on prefab startups
Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase
by Daniel Houston Jun 9
America's Hottest Neighborhoods: Willow Glen in San Jose, California
Robust work-from-home policies following the pandemic and an upcoming development by Google, as well as other amenities, are making Willow Glen an enviable place to live
The New Normal: What if specialization is the answer?
Post-COVID buyer needs are changing, creating new opportunities for agents who are willing to specialize. What segments stand to gain in the new normal?
by Christy Murdock May 28
Pulse: How you're advising investors on potential 1031 changes
Should investors continue with business as usual? Is 2021 the year to exchange? This week, our readers share what advice they're giving to their investor clients who are wary of potential 1031 'like-kind' exchange changes
by Inman May 25
Property sale in Rhode Island first in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin
Century 21 agent Kyle Seyboth said many real estate investors are using cryptocurrency as a means of offsetting some of the challenges they're facing due to low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson May 21
Pulse: How are you advising investors on potential 1031 changes?
Considering President Biden's proposal to cut 1031 'like-kind' exchanges, how are real estate agents counseling clients? This week, we want to know what advice you're giving to your investor clients
by Inman May 19