Zillow predicts a 'breather year' for homebuyers in 2024
Homebuyers will have slightly more homes to choose from at slightly more agreeable prices in the new year, according to the portal's 2024 forecast
by Ben Verde Nov 30
See inside Blondie singer Debbie Harry's 18th-century rental home
The 78-year-old Harry bought the 2-bed, 3-bath Connecticut home for $785K in 2016 — a discount from what it sold for at its peak
by Taylor Anderson Nov 30
New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’
The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks
by Taylor Anderson Nov 28
Need a break from hustle culture? Cuddle up to plush prospecting
Burned out and bummed out is no way to live. Try these plush gentle prospecting techniques from Rachael Hite to shift out of the grind and find some peace of mind
by Rachael Hite Nov 25
6 side gigs to help you bridge an income gap
This isn’t mission impossible. It's mission we got to slay to play in 2025. Here are 6 part-time jobs to work your way out of a slump and pump up your SOI
by Rachael Hite Nov 24
Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Like a boyfriend, the perfect lender is experienced, well-funded: Triple-I
Neither brand recognition nor the promise of lower rates were as valuable to agents as a mortgage lender's ability to reliably obtain funding, according to results from the latest Inman Intel Index
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Playing the long game with effective lead nurturing
Post-pandemic real estate isn’t easy, according to Florida team leader Marcus Larrea. Here’s how to make sure you’re capturing as much business as possible
by Marcus Larrea Nov 21
Rental concessions rise as new inventory comes online
Thirty percent of rentals advertised on Zillow in October offered concessions of some sort, such as free parking or free months of rent, even as rental rates remain high
by Ben Verde Nov 20
Housing starts increased in October as builder sentiment fell
Housing starts rose 1.9% from September to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.372M
by Ben Verde Nov 17
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
The role of the buyer's agent isn't ending. It's evolving
Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al
by Jen Berbas Nov 13
Weathering the storm: A Q3 2023 earnings roundup
From brokerage companies to portals to lenders and investors, Airbnb to Zillow, we've got the news you can use about the dollars and cents that are driving the real estate economy right now
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
Opendoor to double the number of homes it buys each month: CEO
CEO Carrie Wheeler told Intel that Opendoor wants to purchase 2,000-plus homes per month and that the company is leaning into partnerships like the ones it has with Zillow and eXp
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8