Beyond the headlines: Sales rise as inventory further wanes
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into February's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Feb 23
America's hottest neighborhoods: Bouldin Creek in Austin, Texas
Bouldin Creek has old homes, fun shops and a laid-back vibe. It's also right in the heart of one of America's buzziest cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
Everything you need to know about showing management platforms
The showing management space have never been more crowded. That's a boon to agents — as long as they can wade through their many options
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
A median home in the United States now costs $330,500: Redfin
According to Redfin's latest survey, home prices surged 14% while sales grew by 20%
What’s next for real estate? Industry veterans weigh in
To kick off Connect Now, Brad Inman invited Coldwell Banker agents Steve and Heather Ostrom to discuss the 'mega trends' of today and find out why they've stuck with their brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Housing permits up as starts and completions drop slightly
New homes authorized by permits were up 22.5% year over year in January, according to the latest report by the US Census Bureau
Which cities are now US powerhouses? They're not what you'd expect
San Francisco was the top spot last year, but it didn't even make the list in 2021
Which cities are the most economically integrated?
Looking for a home in a neighborhood with a good mix of luxury and affordable homes? Look no further than Seattle or Washington, D.C., a new report from Redfin suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Builder confidence creeps up 1 point in February: NAHB
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages of lumber have continued to contribute to rising lumber prices, but intense homebuyer demand for single-family homes has kept builder confidence steady
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Landlord-tenant relations: How to make communication work 
High-touch or low-touch, communications between landlords and residents are most valuable when there's a solid relationship backing them
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
The cost of rent just keeps climbing: CoreLogic
Nationwide rent prices rose 3.8% in December, with Phoenix seeing a jump of 10.7%
Zillow and Opendoor, be transparent about iBuyer profitability: DelPrete
Opinion
Our industry needs to better understand the economic equation of iBuying. The request is simple: Have an honest, upfront conversation about profitability
by Mike DelPrete Feb 12
Nearly 90% of metros see double-digit price gains in Q4: NAR
Home price growth was widespread during the fourth quarter of 2020 as mortgage rates and inventory levels both hit record lows, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
Agents fear Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition, worry about their data
After Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime for $500M on Wednesday, real estate agents expressed concerns about the portal's growing reach and the fate of their data
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
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
Even as unemployment improves, delinquency rates keep rising
5.9% of homeowners fell delinquent on their mortgages in November, according to new data from CoreLogic