Mystery solved: The Silicon Valley entity behind Flannery Associates
Over the past 6 years, a mysterious entity known only as Flannery Associates quietly scooped up nearly $900M in farmland outside the Bay Area. Now investors behind the plan have been revealed
by Taylor Anderson Aug 30
Multiple offers? Here's how to write a competitive contract and win
From financing to contingencies, Eric Bramlett walks you through creating a compelling contract to come out on top in multiple offer scenarios
by Eric Bramlett Aug 30
US home prices near 2022 high as prices rise for fifth-straight month
US home prices rose to within 0.02% of an all-time high tallied in June 2022 as cities nationwide posted a fifth month of increases, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the FHFA
by Ben Verde Aug 29
Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way
Opinion
'Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,' writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. 'But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power'
by Teri Conrad Aug 29
Tens of thousands of Airbnb listings will be outlawed in NYC next week
Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental owners to register with the city, could siphon tens of millions of dollars in revenue from Airbnb when it goes into effect on Sept. 5 in New York City
by Taylor Anderson Aug 29
DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can't quit the agent
Opinion
The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can't recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues
by Mike DelPrete Aug 29
Interest rates stay anchored after Fed chair's hawkish speech
After an initial swoon, bond markets take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's tough talk on inflation in stride, but housing sector remains vulnerable to further rate hikes
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines
Pending home sales rose 0.7% from June to July, reversing 7 months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said on Friday
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Consumer unease over inflation rekindled in August following rally
Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams' arms?
Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who've left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within 6 months
by Christy Murdock Aug 25
What's next if NAR loses those bombshell lawsuits?
Opinion
The most explosive damage to the National Association of Realtors and the overall industry will result if the defendants lose one or both so-called bombshell lawsuits
by Bernice Ross Aug 25
Get up to speed on programs that help seniors stay in their homes
Opinion
Rather than trying to turn them into listings, it's time for real estate professionals to reach out to senior homeowners with a helping hand
by Teresa Boardman Aug 25
Insights on how to navigate the industry's post-lawsuit landscape
Tune in to Inman Access this week for a deep dive into the impact of the industry's megalawsuits and a tactical breakdown on what to focus on in today's housing market to come out on top
by Claire Buzzanca Aug 24
What you don't know about insurance can hurt your clients
Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. As long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever
by Cara Ameer Aug 24
Share of homebuyers looking to move cities hits new high
Homebuyers have been dropping out of the market. Of the ones who are still in, more are eyeing a cross-city relocation, Redfin data suggests
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
Home sales will bottom out in 2023, analysts forecast. But then what?
MBA forecasters expect rates to ease and sales to rise next year, but Fannie Mae economists predict home sales will remain subdued even if the Fed pulls off a soft landing
by Matt Carter Aug 23