housing affordability
Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Build-to-rent operators are trading rent cuts for perks and experience
Free rent isn’t gone, but it’s no longer the main attraction
by Nick Pipitone Mar 17
Fall has been 'sneaky good' for buyers, but the 'warm-up is not guaranteed to last'
Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Broker Spotlight: Aaron Luttrull, Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services
Touting its 'proven leadership with a personal touch,' find out how Aaron Luttrull and his company 'combine big-brokerage services with a hands-on, relationship-first approach'
by Christy Murdock Aug 14
RealScout co-founder Andrew Flachner returns to helm as CEO
Amid record growth, outgoing RealScout CEO Arthur Kaneko will relinquish the role to co-founder Andrew Flachner, who served as chief executive for 5 years upon launching the company in 2012
by Marian McPherson Jan 16
Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says
Only 32.1% of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2% in 2022 and 50.4% in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 31
Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging
Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 11
Apartment starts hit a 40-year high in 2023. Don't expect a repeat
After the hottest year for new units since the 1980s, 2024 may see a reprieve in the number of new rentals coming online, with CoStar projecting a 25% pullback
by Ben Verde Jan 12
Brad Inman: 'Unsung hero of real estate' is the small broker-owner
Opinion
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
The Agency rides into Kentucky with Louisville franchise
As the luxury brokerage continues to expand its Midwestern presence, it has strategically moved into Kentucky with Managing Partner Jason Farabee leading the new office, the company said
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 22
It's getting harder to make money on a home sale: ATTOM
A report out Thursday shows that profit margins on home sales have fallen dramatically since their high points last year. In Q1 2023, the profit margin on a median-priced US home was 44.2%
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Zillow's new take on listing photos: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about Zillow's acquisition of VRX Media, the hottest housing markets for 2023, and topics from Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Dec 15
Proptechs iGuide, HouseLens enter into software collaboration
Digital marketing and a compelling online presence will be more important than ever, especially on mobile devices, according to a new National Association of Realtors' report
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 14
Ribbon back in expansion mode with push into Illinois and Michigan
Less than 2 months after layoffs, the power buyer is now in 17 states and says it's still on track to meet a goal of being operational in half of the US by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage
A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16