Tenancy-in-common housing gaining popularity in Los Angeles
Collectively owned housing is growing in popularity in Los Angeles and beyond as prices for more conventional homes remain out of reach for many buyers
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin's most competitive of 2019
White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for US homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
Strict zoning laws are exacerbating the affordability crisis: Study
A working paper published by Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania draws a connection between booming home price growth and zoning
by Marian McPherson Dec 26
Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com
A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent
Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80% in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
The Agency expands in Northern California, wins Bay Area sales contract
The brokerage founded by Mauricio Umansky now has an office in Healdsburg and will handle sales for a development on Yerba Buena Island in the San Francisco Bay
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 11
The year ahead: More growth, but at a slower pace
Demand for homes will remain strong; builders are racing to build more housing inventory
by Matthew Gardner Dec 6
'It's a hard sell': Car-free homes coming to sprawling Phoenix area
Ryan Johnson left Opendoor in 2018 to co-found Culdesac, which now says it's building the first from-scratch, car-free community in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Title software startup Qualia raises $55M in latest funding round
The digital closing company plans to use the funds make new hires and accelerate its growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
13 questions about NAR's pocket listing policy answered
Before National Association of Realtors members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed common questions gathered by MLS executives
Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22
A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a 5-year increase from 2009
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
12 must-see movies for real estate agents
Real estate is more than looking at pretty houses. Check out these movies to find out the good, the bad and the complicated ways that real estate can bring the drama
by Christy Murdock Nov 4
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp
Younger luxury buyers may have made their fortunes in technology IPOs or acquisitions, meaning their personal networks are very different from what old money buyers bring to the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17