LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance teams up with Asian Real Estate Association of America
The two groups will work together to combat discrimination and increase homeownership rates at a time of renewed scrutiny on discrimination against Asian Americans
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Feeling introverted? 7 tips for dealing with people again
Opinion
Here are a few helpful tips for those times when you need to cross over to the extrovert side as you get back out there
by Jay Thompson Jun 23
Returns, resignations, recruiting: Emerging issues teams face
Opinion
As the pandemic ends, teams are dealing with a shifting landscape that has a few surprises up its sleeve. Here are the top emerging challenges for teams
by Carl Medford Jun 22
Real estate shouldn't 'rush back to 2019' as the pandemic winds down
Industry leaders said Wednesday that real estate, and multiple listing services in particular, have evolved during the pandemic — and will continue to do so in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Lumber prices finally drop and the stockpilers prepare to sell
After soaring lumber prices fueled conspiracy theories this spring, and challenged homebuilders faced with an inventory shortage, prices are starting to come down
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Connecting with Stephanie Anton at The Corcoran Group
Ahead of her speaking engagement at Inman Connect next week, the senior vice president of Corcoran affiliates told Inman the new normal is all about change
The New Normal for listings is endless evolution
Over the past 20 years, listings have gone from a single photo in a newspaper to having dozens of images, interactive features and 3D tours. The only constant now is change
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 8
Connecting with Keller Williams' CEO: On inventory and an IPO
KW CEO Carl Liebert hinted at Keller Williams' progress toward a stock market debut and talked about how the pandemic will change the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Most pandemic homebuyers remained in the same state: Knock
Nearly three-quarters of pandemic homebuyers moved to a new area, and most were millennials or Gen Z-ers, according to a recent study by Knock
Inman Handbook on taking teams to the next level
Teams are increasingly taking over the real estate industry, redefining what it means to be an agent, a brokerage and a housing professional
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says
The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn't necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6K from the year before
Nearly half of US homes are selling ridiculously fast, less than a week
In April, 47% of homes for sale in the US went under contract in less than a week. The squeeze is happening at various price points and in dozens of metro areas
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
The New Normal: What if the past year made real estate easier?
Opinion
Although COVID-19 has had devastating effects on our country, both in terms of personal tragedies and economic misfortune, in some ways, it has been a gift as well
by Carl Medford May 11
Hybrid work, shifts to affordable cities likely to be long-term trends
As many as 60% of companies may consider a mix of remote and in-office work, which would have major implications for the housing market, panelists said during a session of the Urban Land Institute's virtual Spring Meeting conference
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10