Housing starts increased in October as builder sentiment fell
Housing starts rose 1.9% from September to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.372M
by Ben Verde Nov 17
Mr. Beef is a mansion? Under Chicago's proposed tax, yes
Since its appraised value is over $1M, the iconic Italian beef stand would incur significantly higher transfer taxes in a sale if Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 'mansion tax' passes
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Builder sentiment falls again, but lower inflation a cause for optimism
October saw builder confidence in the market for newly built single family homes fall 6 points to a measure of 34, the lowest level since December 2022
by Ben Verde Nov 16
Up your game with these hot tips from NAR's buyer and seller data
NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has just been released and it’s packed with insights that can help you take your business to the next level in 2024
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
Mortgage rates post biggest 1-day drop since onset of the pandemic
Tuesday's big drop in rates followed an encouraging inflation report, with bond market investors now convinced the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates and may reverse course in the spring
by Matt Carter Nov 15
The Agency's president on strategic steps for success in 2024
According to The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin, meeting the challenges of 2024 requires you to get in touch with an essential truth about the real estate business: You've never arrived
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 15
Confused about your commission? Your client will be too: LeBarton
The industry is still unpacking the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and its impact on commissions, Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton told Intel. After that, expect even more queries from clients
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Need leads? Try this easy approach to high-probability door knocking
Bernice Ross talks to long-time Bay Area broker-owner and trainer Jerry Kidd about how to integrate so-called old-fashioned marketing methods into a winning formula for growth
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
WeWork’s collapse presents an opportunity for other companies
Rather than a demise of coworking spaces, experts say WeWork's collapse presents a silver lining for other coworking companies and landlords facing higher vacancies
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14
Inflation stays flat in October, but shelter costs continue to rise
The index for shelter rose 0.3% between September and October and was up 6.7% year over year, according to CPI data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Nov 14
The 2023 homebuyer: Wealthier, older and less likely to be white
The median household income of the typical United States homebuyer jumped 22% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new study
by Ben Verde Nov 13
Vacation home solution Summer weathers autumn with $18M
Leading the round was QED and Viola Group alongside a $50M debt facility from Setpoint Capital, according to TechCrunch. The company has raised a total of $30M
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Mortgage rates inch back up after Powell warns Fed could hike again
Speaking at an IMF research conference, Powell said the Fed is committed to raising rates as high as needed to bring inflation down, and 'we are not confident that we have achieved such a stance'
by Matt Carter Nov 13
It's that time again: Get tax savvy for 2023 and 2024
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius offer tips and the latest insights so you can optimize the deductions on your 2023 taxes and plan ahead for next year's return
by Maeda Palius AND Amy Chorew Nov 13
Fathom Realty continues to grow agent count with rebound in sight
While transactions fell 15% from 2022, Fathom executives said during a Q3 earnings call Wednesday that its flat fee commission split model helped its agent network grow by 13%
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Weathering the storm: A Q3 2023 earnings roundup
From brokerage companies to portals to lenders and investors, Airbnb to Zillow, we've got the news you can use about the dollars and cents that are driving the real estate economy right now
by Christy Murdock Nov 9