Homebuyer purchasing power rises by $40K since October rate surge
A buyer with a monthly budget of $3K can now purchase a home worth approximately $453,000 — up from $416,000 in October when mortgage rates reached a record of 7.8%, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Eddie Shapiro on opening a Nest Seekers office in Tel Aviv in wartime
The Nest Seekers International CEO explains what went into his decision to open an office in Tel Aviv, how he keeps up office morale and why investing in Israeli real estate is so important today
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Are US home-sale revenues finally bottoming out? Intel examines
The steepest part of the home-transaction downturn appears to be over. Is this where business turns around? Intel dives into the data
by Daniel Houston Jan 29
How to work with financial advisers to help clients navigate the market
Real estate pros and financial advisers can help clients make informed decisions, writes Michael Conticelli, whether buying a home or building a real estate portfolio
by Michael Conticelli Jan 29
Tale of 2 housing markets will linger into 2024, Zonda economist warns
With listings still in short supply, homebuyers are 'dealing with an affordability shock' and new homes will play an outsize role in housing markets, Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf said at ICNY
by Matt Carter Jan 26
Local Logic's 'NeighborhoodIntel' platform rolls out for 85K agents
The platform will be rolled out to more than 85,000 agents in the coming weeks through an integration with BeachesMLS, MLSListings and REcolorado, it was announced on Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Talk and tech tools to help agents thrive in 2024
Tech and team leaders who spoke at Agent Connect on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients and other agents in the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Anywhere CEO touts 'protection' from commission suit chaos
Ryan Schneider celebrated his company's settlements in several high-profile commission cases while on stage at inman Connect New York
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Demand for purchase mortgages climbs for 3rd week in a row
Purchase mortgage applications surge by 8% as homebuyers seeking to take advantage of recent decline in rates get an early jump on the spring homebuying season, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Tracking the housing recovery? These 12 dates offer crucial clues
Intel is highlighting the most important data releases and events slated for each month of 2024 in an effort to help industry observers follow the arc of residential real estate's rebound this year
by Chris LeBarton Jan 24
ICNY 2024: Live updates from Inman Connect New York
Inman Connect New York is underway this week in midtown Manhattan. We'll share the hot gossip from the floor. Check back early and often for news, views, announcements, schedules and more
by Inman Jan 23
Ready to share your wisdom with the industry? The Triple-I survey is open
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Chris LeBarton Jan 22
LA developer hit with lawsuit for homeless housing Ponzi plot
California's attorney general alleged that Shangri-La Industries illegally put developments in the state's Project Homekey housing program under threat by borrowing against them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
What experts have right (and wrong) about the Silver Tsunami
Know what seniors want? Think again. The housing needs and wants of baby boomers will challenge all previous expectations of retirement living, senior housing expert Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 19
What does it cost to live near the country's biggest landmarks?
In some markets, prime real estate close to one of the nation's leading destinations can be had for as little as $110K. Elsewhere, it might cost a homebuyer several millions of dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Falling mortgage rates should boost home sales: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae economists no longer expect a recession in 2024 and are considerably more optimistic that mortgage rates have additional room to come down below 6%
by Matt Carter Jan 18