Hotels and Airbnb, Vrbo in heated battle as business travel ramps up
Both hotels and short-term rental companies are vying for customers seeking out extended stays through new offerings as business travel ramps up across the US this fall
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market
Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Trump pricing ploys extreme but familiar, real estate investors say
Penalties tied to Trump's unscrupulous real estate valuations could skyrocket to $250M. His legal team dismissed it all as 'business as usual.' Investors told Inman it's more complicated than that
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
The office market might recover. It just has to crash first, investors say
73% of the more than 900 real estate investors who responded to a recent Bloomberg survey said commercial real estate prices would fall through at least late 2024
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
How independent investors can win with superior service
Think a smaller firm can't compete with the huge institutional investors? According to Michael Zaransky, there's more to deal-making than the number on the bottom line
by Michael Zaransky Oct 3
Homes are no longer affordable for the average American, report says
Home prices could be reaching a breaking point, new report says, as housing affordability drops to lowest level since 2007. The median price of homes and condos is a record $351,250
by Taylor Anderson Sep 29
'Cash Flow King' took millions in Ponzi scheme, according to SEC
‘Nearly everything about his scheme was a lie,’ the SEC says in new charges against the investor, who raised money to buy homes in northern Ohio
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change
People are concerned about the changing climate's impact on their hometowns, but they're more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Miami building demolition paused after debris crashes onto walkway
Bystanders scream in shock as video shows a massive piece of concrete get knocked onto the sidewalk and street below
by Taylor Anderson Sep 26
Investors coalesce around #Retwit as Re-convene returns to California
As Re-convene returns to Santa Monica this week, investors nationwide will be following along on Twitter, where an enthusiastic community of investors has leaned into social media in a big way
by Taylor Anderson Sep 26
Remote landlord? How to manage a rental from across the country
More investors are maintaining rental properties from far away. Find out how to make that long-distance landlord more manageable
by Luke Babich Sep 26
Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide
Opinion
Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears
by Kendyl Young Sep 19
Housing starts plunge to 3-year low
In August, housing starts hit their lowest level since June 2020, when builders were struggling with COVID-fueled 'shutdowns, labor shortages and supply chain issues,' according to US Census data
by Ben Verde Sep 19
'Rich Dad' predicts an Airbnb-led 'market crash.' Fanboys rejoice
Robert Kiyosaki's social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax?
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
Vacation home demand near 7-year low due to costs, employer policies
Mortgage-rate locks on second homes were down 47% from pre-pandemic levels in August as market factors have made owning a second home more costly and complicated in the last year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Rent remains near record highs, but the balance of power is shifting
At $2,052, the median monthly rent remains near its all-time high. But builders are wrapping up construction on thousands of new units, and rents could start falling soon
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12