EasyKnock debuts new leaseback program
ReLEASE lets homeowners sell their houses, then lease them back for an indefinite period of time
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
US bank repossessions reach new low while foreclosure rates tick up
US bank repossessions dropped by 6% in August to a total of 2,035 properties foreclosed on by lenders, while foreclosure filings rose by 11%
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Agents see big financial, emotional returns from coaching
After Inman set out to see if coaching actually works, numerous agents said they saw their incomes, team sizes and general happiness improve thanks to the practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 31
Stronger together: A pair of ERA franchisees partner to buy another
In a unique move, Steve Doty of ERA Doty Real Estate and Tom DeWine of ERA Colonial Real Estate partnered to buy ERA Team Real Estate in Arkansas
by Patrick Kearns Aug 27
Hurricane Laura poised to wreak billions in property damage
Damage incurred as a result of Hurricane Laura's surge is poised to impact at least 431,810 residences with over $88.6 billion in reconstruction costs across Texas and Louisiana
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Opendoor resumes iBuying in all pre-pandemic markets
The move hints at how strongly real estate has bounced back during the pandemic, which is still ongoing and has prompted Opendoor to include virtual assessments for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Landing CEO: Flexible living has accelerated amid pandemic
New member enrollment at Landing, a flexible living company with a leasing model for fully furnished apartments across the US, soared 210% month over month in May
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
6 ways to diversify and expand during the pandemic
Agents from across the Southwest said sales are good, but it's still important to look for ways to connect with clients and grow opportunities. During an Inman Connect Now session, they shared their tips
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
T3 Sixty launches diversity initiative for real estate
Texas Realtor and Houston Association of Realtors board member Kenya Burrell-VanWormer will lead the initiative to help companies improve diversity
by Patrick Kearns Aug 3
Pandemic isn't slowing new agent real estate license applications
Inman collected the latest licensing data from states across the US and found that, despite dire early predictions, there hasn't been an exodus out of the industry. In fact, after a dip early in the pandemic, some states are seeing an increase in new applications
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27
Florida is the No. 1 state to purchase a vacation rental
According to rental management platform Rented Inc., the Florida Panhandle is the best location for investors to purchase vacation homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
East Coast markets most vulnerable to economic impacts of COVID-19
Markets on the East Coast and in Northern Illinois were most vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic during the second quarter, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Summer outlook: Vacation rentals roar back to life
Though the pandemic and its various travel restrictions initially looked like bad news for the vacation rental industry, experts now say the sector is on fire
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Summer outlook: Real estate leaders upbeat about the coming months
Leaders of both large and small firms envision an active summer selling season. Low inventory and a potential return of the coronavirus, however, remain points of concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., were the three most competitive markets in the U.S. last month, a new report reveals. The report provides further evidence that the pandemic hasn't tanked prices or demand
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15