Hawaii homeowner sued after house collapses into the ocean
A Hawaii homeowner finds himself in hot water after his oceanfront home on Oahu’s North Shore collapsed into the ocean. Now the state is demanding he cover the cleanup costs
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 1
Here's how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift
Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes
by Molly McKinley Oct 1
Easing rates expected to boost California home sales 10.5% in 2025
The California Association of Realtors expects existing single-family home sales to reach more than 300K units by the end of 2025. Active inventory is due for a 10% boost as well
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Helene death toll surpasses 100; communities face tough rebuild
Some of the areas worst hit were in remote western NC mountain towns, like Asheville, where communities were cut off from cell and internet services, as well as water and power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
US housing turnover rate hits 30-year low as lock-in effect lingers
In the first 8 months of 2024, only 25 out of every 1,000 US homes changed ownership, marking the lowest housing turnover rate since 1994, according to an analysis by Redfin released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 30
New inflation data gives mortgage rates room to keep coming down
With inflation continuing to inch closer to the Fed's 2% goal in August, bond market investors are getting more confident that the central bank will continue to cut rates aggressively in November
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Inman Power Wheels: The final showdown for best agent auto
All month long, you've been narrowing the field from an initial Sweet 16. Now it's time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown: The Toyota 4Runner or BMW 5-Series
More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut
by Jeff Tucker Sep 27
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
'The fever has broken': Action steps for agents after rate cuts
A market where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. It's time to be the source of information and professionalism
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
Mistake halts California warehouse project — after demolition of homes
More than 100 homes have already been razed to make room for shipping warehouses. But a judge last week ruled that the county violated environmental regulations when it approved the project
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Homebuyer demand hardly budged as mortgage rates hit 2024 lows
While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week's Fed rate cut
by Matt Carter Sep 25
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes this fall
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer, today's lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives
by Carl Medford Sep 25