8 main takeaways from Sotheby's 2024 Luxury Outlook Report
Sustainability, global policy and technology are some of the biggest luxury topics going into 2024, according to the new report. CMO Bradley Nelson shared his insights with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Square footage in suburban homes now worth more than in cities
Typical suburban home was worth $206 per square foot during the four weeks ending Sept. 25, just above the typical urban home which was worth $205 per square foot, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Oct 18
Homebuyers descend upon a key battleground: the suburbs
The pandemic-era home market has been marked by frenzied competition among buyers. But one arena in particular has been hardest-fought
by Daniel Houston May 18
Get creative or go condo: 4 ways to score a win for luxury homebuyers 
Sotheby's International Realty outlined what's ahead for luxury consumers in its latest annual outlook, and how a shift in perspective can help buyers get ahead
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
Home inventory healthier in cities than suburbs, where buyers spar
Suburbs have made up a growing share of Zillow's top areas by views per listing — a product of the pandemic's effect on inventory, according to a new analysis by the search portal
by Daniel Houston Sep 3
Americans' preferences for bigger houses are growing
Bigger and more spread-out housing is more popular now than it was two years ago. That preference cuts across political divides, as well as demographic categories based on race, education and age
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
Apartments and Suburbs in Austin Texas - aerial drone view at sunrise with lens flare above new developments
Amid a nationwide inventory shortage, suburban condominiums are a way for many first-time buyers to enter the market — if they can afford it
@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle
Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers
Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Most cities are making a comeback — but not the priciest ones
Data from Redfin shows that cities are making a comeback, and young white-collar workers are seizing low mortgage rates and work-from-home policies to move to affordable cities
10 factors buyers need to weigh before moving to the suburbs
The pandemic has accelerated the move from cities to suburbs — and it's easy to see why. Living in the suburbs has its perks, but there are downsides, too. Here are a few pros and cons your clients need to know about
by Jenna Weinerman Jan 5
Here's where home prices soared the most during the pandemic
Realtor.com's latest market analysis reveals how buyers' migration to the suburbs amid COVID-19 sparked double-digit home price growth in these 10 areas
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Searches for homes in urban areas up 200% from last year: Redfin
With the largest annual increase for searches in urban areas so far this year, new data from Redfin released Tuesday suggests Americans haven't given up on cities just yet
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 24
The state of luxury real estate around the world
Inman touched base with luxury agents in Canada, South Africa, Hong Kong and beyond to learn more about what business is like in these unusual times
Zillow, Yelp identify top 10 most affordable suburbs with a 'city feel'
Data powerhouses create 'Cityness Index' to identify suburbs that best strike a balance between affordability and urban amenities. No. 3 is surprising, to say the least
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14