Photo of home in front of stock exchange to convey How real estate agents become wealth advisors
Opinion
CFP and agent Jeff Sibel warns that stock market volatility is straining retirements, but savvy real estate agents can step up with strategies that outperform Wall Street
by Jeff Sibel Oct 23
An image of a for sale and for rent signs in front of a house to signify how to list a property with tenants.
Understand that the home may not always look perfect, Cara Ameer writes, and you will have to roll with the punches as they come during the showing and sales process
by Cara Ameer Oct 9
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21
Bonus Homes CEO: 'We want to be the don't-sell solution'
Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller's equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
The expanding role of micro-units in property renting
Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jan 28
LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway
Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. Getaway's conduits to financing options will help Doorvest launch its mortgage product
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
AI workflows, in-app loan application highlight latest from Waltz: Tech Review Update
New in 2025 is Waltz's in-app loan application, facilitating a fast, lightweight and consumer-driven process
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A
Backflip was reviewed by Inman in July 2023, earning high marks for its marriage of acute market analysis and strategic direction with its onboard mechanism for accessible financing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 29
New Western's marketplace and other solutions to inventory crisis
Retail investors and local landlords offer real estate agents a variety of options for staying active in a market bereft of traditional inventory. You simply need to know how to connect with them
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 14
Do you Mynd? Invesco Real Estate invests $20M more in SFR platform
Invesco Real Estate has now invested $50M into the single-family rental investment solution, because SFRs are a 'tremendous opportunity' and 'an emerging asset class,' the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Aptly named PayProp is a proptech landlords might embrace: Tech Review
Opinion
There’s not an overabundance of spreadsheets or charts (there are some) but instead a series of clean dashboards that track payments, outgoing expenses, revenue streams and tenants
by Craig C. Rowe May 5
Lessen gets bigger, acquires industry counterpart SMS Assist
'This transaction further establishes us as the pioneer and industry leader, propelling today’s property technology and services delivery space forward' — Lessen's Jay McKee
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 12
Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners
The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5% greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Increase your rental's property value! 7 home improvement ideas
Increasing your rental's value takes lots of time, effort and even monetary investments — but it's well worth it in the end. Here are a few inexpensive and easy home improvement ideas that will help you see the best return on your rental property
by Nichole Shahverdi Apr 20