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
US inventory plunges to all-time low
Homes for sale in rural areas across the nation were down 44.4% year over year during the four weeks ending Jan. 21, driving an all-time low in active listings, according to Redfin
Can an Airbnb host offer discounts to vaccinated guests? Absolutely
The question has generated a heated discussion in a private Airbnb host Facebook group, but offering a discount to vaccinated guests doesn't violate any law or Airbnb policy
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
2021 market will still be hot, but challenges lie ahead: HomeLight
Over 1,000 HomeLight agents recently surveyed by the referral platform expressed optimism about a hot market in the year ahead, but noted some challenges remain
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
A woman's hand opening a door
A handful of economists shared with Inman their forecasts for home sales and prices, inventory, the impact of a coronavirus vaccine and the risk of another recession
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
Could your brokerage require you to get vaccinated? It's complicated
A National Association of Realtors source told Inman that the trade organization is waiting on guidance from government agencies before issuing any mandates
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
The federal eviction ban is about to expire. What happens next?
Although there's hope a relief bill will be passed that includes a 1-month extension, if the moratorium is allowed to expire, as many as 40M renters might be at risk of eviction
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Among renters, demand for short-term leases soar amid pandemic
In November, 16.4% of renters sought out apartments with short-term leases outside of their current metro area, a 40% increase since January, according to Apartment List
The actor-turned-real estate agent making his way in the Hamptons
Kyle Barisich had planned on embarking on a career in real estate someday, but he had no idea how quickly that day would come after theaters were shut down due to the pandemic
Airbnb shoots for $35B valuation
The short-term rental company is aiming to price at $44 to $50 per share, according to an updated S-1 filing it submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday
The Real Word: Verify your sources always
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why agents need to verify their sources, how to update a home and holiday emails
by Byron Lazine Nov 27
The Real Word: How will a vaccine affect the housing market?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how a vaccine might impact the housing market and NAR’s new ethics changes
by Byron Lazine Nov 20
Zillow CEO on how COVID-19 vaccine may impact real estate tech
Barton called the vaccine a 'miracle,' praising the scientists behind the effort, and noted that the industrywide move toward digital is likely 'a long-term trend'
by Patrick Kearns Nov 18
What a vaccine could mean for the US housing market and real estate
An effective vaccine could mean a spike in interest rates and return to some pricy metro markets, economists and agents told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16