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Opinion
What the industry can expect in the year ahead
by Brad Inman Dec 27
These were the biggest iBuyer stories of 2018
This year may go down as the year many Americans first heard of iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
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According to a new analysis by CoreLogic, the cost of renting a single-family home grew by 3% in October
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63% of people surveyed by NAR said yes, but that’s the lowest number since 2015
What’s the most dangerous thing about Purplebricks? Its risk tolerance
The international company is willing to invest tens-of-millions of dollars year after year to build market share — incurring big losses along the way
by Mike DelPrete Dec 17
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A member of a prominent VC firm Andreessen Horowitz believes that big data, big money and changing consumer preferences will remake the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
Why new-construction homebuyers have fewer model and floor plan options
Having fewer homebuilders, in a post-Great Recession world, has led to price volatility, smaller production numbers and fewer unsold units according to new research from Johns Hopkins
by Lew Sichelman Dec 14
Do 3D home tours matter?
3D walkthroughs from the likes of Matterport and GeoCV offer eye-popping visuals, but years after their introduction, they're still far from mainstream
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 12
Delinquency rates, down overall, soar in cities hit by fires, flooding
Hurricane Florence, Carr wildfires and Kilauea volcanic eruption prompted spike in delinquencies, even as overall foreclosure rate hit 12-year low, according to CoreLogic
Millennials’ unconventional credit habits may change scoring models
This generation has similar income and asset levels as most homebuyers, but they think about carrying credit differently, according to VantageScore Solutions’ latest study
by Lew Sichelman Dec 11
The hottest housing market in the country is in an unlikely place
Homes in Midland, Texas, spent just 44 days on the market
Millennials' finances are crushed by a 'debt machine,' Opendoor co-founder says
Jd Ross argues that millennials face considerably bleaker prospects than previous generations, which could ultimately hurt the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 6
Home equity growth is sluggish
Homeowners only gained $12,400 in home equity in the third quarter, the smallest annual increase in 2 years
What's the most popular state for homebuyers to migrate to?
A LendingTree study that looks at mortgage applications reveals that Florida, followed by Texas, California, Washington and Arizona, Massachusetts and North Carolina, top the list for homebuyers
by Lew Sichelman Dec 4
The future of real estate brokerages is coworking
Shared office space is cheaper and more productive, say Realtors who use companies like WeWork and Regus
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 4
iBuyers are fueling Wall Street's rental takeover
Two leading iBuyers, Opendoor and Offerpad, sold 1 out of 10 homes to institutional single-family investors this year, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Teke Wiggin Nov 29