Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami are the leading metros for short-term rental gains, according to Clever Real Estate's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson May 7
3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy
by Victoria Kennedy May 7
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now
Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions
by Carl Medford May 7
Matterport trimmed losses in the months before CoStar purchase
The company's net loss was 36% less than in 2023, according to Matterport's earnings from the quarter. Revenue rose 5% for the quarter
by Taylor Anderson May 6
Offerpad posts a decline in annual revenue, but improves Q1 losses
The iBuyer lost $17.5M between January and March, according to an earnings call Monday afternoon. However, that represents a 71% improvement compared to a year earlier
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
AREAA takes fight against Florida foreign buyer ban to court
The Asian Real Estate Association of America has filed suit against the State of Florida over Senate Bill 264, a controversial bill aimed at restricting foreign buyers' housing rights
by Marian McPherson May 6
Buyers need an income that starts with a 3 to live in this pricey city
Buyers need to earn an income of more than $150K to afford homes in 14 out of the 50 biggest metro areas as of April, according to Realtor.com. In San Jose, buyers must earn at least $361K
Hawaii to limit vacation rentals amid statewide housing crisis
New legislation will give counties the authority to redefine zoning ordinances to phase out short-term rentals
by Ben Verde May 6
Mortgage rates ease for 3rd day in a row on soft April jobs report
Rates have been in retreat as bond market investors who fund most mortgage loans react to the latest economic news and scaleback in 'quantitative tightening' by Fed policymakers
by Matt Carter May 3
Mortgage trends reflect a diversifying America: Redfin
Rising population rates and a shrinking racial wealth gap have led to a rise in new mortgage applications among homebuyers of color, according to Redfin's latest report
by Marian McPherson May 3
Rocket Mortgage picks up market share — and turns a tidy Q1 profit
On its quest to reclaim the title of nation's biggest mortgage lender, Rocket didn't sacrifice profits, generating $291M in net income as revenue grew 107% from a year ago, to $1.38B
by Matt Carter May 2
RE/MAX revenue drops for 7th consecutive quarter
Total revenue declined by 8.3% YOY to $78.3M during Q1 2024, besting analysts' expectations for it to fall by 9.5%. News comes one quarter into Amy Lessinger's tenure as president
Expedia adjusts full-year guidance amid slump in Vrbo bookings
The firm reported total lodging bookings of $21M for the first quarter across all of its platforms
by Ben Verde May 2
Opendoor revenue dips and losses rise amid Q1 transaction slump
Opendoor drew $1.2B in revenue between January and March, according to first-quarter earnings released Thursday. The new numbers reflect a tough market, but also some hope for the iBuyer
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
The silver lining behind the market's mixed messages
While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 2