Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers
Opinion
Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation benefits everyone
China pledges $42M to aid struggling property sector
The Chinese government has pledged support for state-owned entities that will allow them to buy unsold apartments
by Ben Verde May 20
Sun Belt cities see fastest rent deflation amid building boom
Nine of the 10 cities with the steepest drops in rent in April were in the Sun Belt, according to a new report by Redfin
by Ben Verde May 17
Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests
The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army
by Ben Verde May 17
Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round
Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
7 reasons great real estate agents will always be needed
Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you’ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won't just survive, you'll thrive
by Jimmy Burgess May 17
Investor purchases increased for the first time in 2 years during Q1
Real estate investors bought roughly 44K homes during the first quarter of 2024, a 0.5% uptick from a year ago
by Ben Verde May 16
S&S Christie's International Real Estate launches in Vietnam
S&S Christie's International Real Estate, was born through a collaboration with S&S Group, a conglomerate of ultra-luxury companies. Their first office will open in Saigon in June
by Lillian Dickerson May 16
Mortgage rates headed under 7% on encouraging inflation data
Homebuyers have yet to respond in force to drop in rates, which have been in retreat from 2024 highs for 3 consecutive weeks following Fed easing and soft jobs and CPI reports
by Matt Carter May 15
Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow
Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index
by Marian McPherson May 15
While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate
Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate
by Ben Verde May 15
Ullman Group launches into luxury with aid from Christie's Real Estate
A collaboration with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno has helped Ullman Group founder Cody Ullman get his new niche luxury brokerage off the ground and gain a foothold in California
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1
The lender boosted mortgage volume 25% from Q4 but suffered a $51M loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better's future 'lies in Uberizing the loan officer'
by Matt Carter May 15
Demand for vacation homes plummeted in 2023
United States homebuyers took out 90,772 mortgages for second homes in 2023 — 40% fewer than they did in 2022
by Ben Verde May 13
Multifamily developer sentiment slips during Q1
According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions
by Ben Verde May 10
Engel & Völkers Americas launches Real Estate Sentiment Index
The index is based on about 250 responses collected each month from the firm's real estate professionals across the US, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico
by Lillian Dickerson May 10