Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 23
How far $1,200 will go for renters and homeowners in 50 US cities
Over 75% of U.S. renters and almost 50% of homeowners could pay one month of housing expenses with a $1,200 stimulus check, according to data from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent
About 30% of survey respondents said they did not make a rent or mortgage payment in April, and 20% said they made a partial payment, according to a poll by Alignable
California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb
Numerous rental listings around the world are being billed as 'coronavirus-free.' Many also tout the fact that they have toilet paper
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
The real estate agent living his best life as husband, mentor and mensch
Jim Walberg, founder of The Bay Area Team at Compass, takes time for gratitude while mentoring young agents and working alongside his wife, Ann Marie
by Inman Mar 5
Working remotely allows more opportunities for affordable housing
60% of individuals who work remotely to some degree reported an increase in affordability after relocating, according to a study by Redfin
Austin named top US job market
Austin, Texas, earned its place as the top US job market for the second year in a row, according to rankings conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Moody's Analytics
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
The 'coronavirus clause' is now a thing
Red Oak Realty had to create a special contingency for a Bay Area property because the seller is trapped in the Wuhan Province, ground zero of coronavirus
by Patrick Kearns Feb 24
C.A.R. President on housing crisis: 'Our state’s future is on the line'
Opinion
California Association of Realtors President Jeanne Radsick believes 2020 is the time for her state to pass pro-housing legislation, lest a severe inventory shortage grows worse
by Jeanne Radsick Jan 23
Despite softening home price growth, it's still a seller's market
Homeseller profits increased for three years in a row, rising to $65,500 in 2019
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Unison CEO talks Netflix for real estate, social responsibility
Thomas Sponholtz's company assists buyers with their down payments and helps existing homeowners access their equity — services that he says give consumers more and better financing options
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Qualia CEO Nate Baker talks tech disruption, iBuyer growth and 'onerous' housing regulations
Baker, whose company produces software to streamline real estate transactions, thinks trends like iBuying will get bigger even as supply shortages continue to plague cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20
The work-life conundrum
A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devoting their weekends to their jobs
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10
Realogy to shutter Climb, integrate it into Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman said the move will allow members of both Coldwell Banker and Climb to take advantage of the former company's scale
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 9