Here are Inman's 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Realogy's RealSure platform is live in 5 new markets
Beginning this week, the joint home sale guarantee platform is live in Orlando, Sarasota, Fort Meyers, Sacramento and Chicago
by Patrick Kearns Dec 18
Mortgage rates hit record low as Fed holds interest rates at zero
It's the lowest 30-year, fixed-rate since Freddie Mac began tracking the data in 1971
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
Fintech startup Homebuyer raises $1.4M in seed funding
Founded by mortgage expert Dan Green, Homebuyer is a platform that offers first-time homebuyers personalized information and loan origination options
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
Knock Home Swap makes South Florida its 14th market
The service that helps sellers move before they sell is now active and certifying agents in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Mortgage purchases spike as rates hit a new all-time low
Mortgage rates fell to 2.92% this week, down from 2.99% the week previous, according to new Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Nov 25
Mortgage rates set new record low for 13th time in 2020
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.72%, according to Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Better.com raises $200M in Series D funding round
The New York City-based digital mortgage startup plans to use the money to grow its team and technology products at a time when mortgage demand is booming
by Patrick Kearns Nov 10
Mortgage rates hit another historic low amid electoral uncertainty
With 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages dropping to 2.78%, it's the 12th time this year that rates have hit a new low, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
Low mortgage rates are propping up economy and propelling growth
The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 2.81%, a shave higher than last week's historic low of 2.8%, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey
by Patrick Kearns Oct 29
Mortgage purchases forecasted to set a record in 2021
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday predicted that purchase origination volume would grow 8.5 percent year over year to a new record of $1.54 trillion in 2021
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21
How agents can take advantage of new business models in 2021
Adena Hefets of Divvy Homes and Sean Black of Knock talk about how their platforms help agents increase their addressable market at Connect Now
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
Knock's expansion plans on track with new Florida markets
Three Keller Williams offices in central Florida will become Knock-certified as alternative lending company continues push toward 11 markets before year's end
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 20
Beyond the headlines: 83% of consumers not worried about job loss
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the numbers of the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index
by Matthew Gardner Oct 20