How are the schools? Three alternative rating sites to help your clients research their options
Opinion
Taking a broader view of school ratings and the methodologies they use to arrive at their conclusions can elevate thousands of schools nationwide that are unfairly underrated by today’s dominant system
by Tom Brown Jun 8
Most homebuyers would give up a dream home for good schools
Buyers said goodbye to a garage, large backyard and updated kitchen in favor of living in a better school district
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Traffic lights
The listing portal is the first to make the adjustment
by Teke Wiggin Dec 20
Where are Chicago's best school districts?
Top ten school districts in the state of Illinois are all in Chicagoland
by Jennifer Riner Sep 21
Where are America's happiest renters?
Affordability, job market, crime level: study finds what tenants value most
by Jennifer Riner Sep 9
How to go from new agent to neighborhood expert in 3 steps
Sam DeBianchi's tips for novice agents
by Sam DeBianchi Aug 12
Finally, RealtyTrac makes big data usable for consumers
HomeDisclosure could disrupt the homeshopping process
by Kenneth Jenny Jan 22
Where are the best places to raise a family in Washington DC?
Help your buyers find the best neighborhood for their family
by Inman Nov 13
Outdated GreatSchools ratings on Redfin raise concerns
Using a third-party data provider creates a lag between Redfin and GreatSchools' ratings
by Teke Wiggin Jul 1
RealtyTrac overhauls property report pages
Reports show crime and school ratings, sales history, nearby former drug labs
by Teke Wiggin Jun 1
Homebuyers researching schools most interested in elementary schools
Realtor.com finds millennials more likely to say school district can be a deal breaker
by Inman Aug 18
Public or private, good schools cost money
Trulia analyzes factors homebuyers should consider
by Inman Aug 13
Agents risk 'offending the homebuyer' by suggesting another school district
NAR data shows buyers who want to be near top-rated schools unwilling to compromise
by Teke Wiggin May 16
FindTheBest Homes blends neighborhood and listing search
Tool puts hyperlocal data 'front and center' on property pages
by Teke Wiggin May 13
Online school data and ratings fueling residential segregation
Inman News special report examines how online school information is influencing buyers and neighborhoods
by Teke Wiggin Apr 28