Number of '$1M cities' swells amid pandemic-fueled homebuying
The number of so-called 'million-dollar cities' surged 17% year over year, leading to the greatest net gain in such cities in at least a decade, according to a new Zillow study
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Active listings hit historic new low in December, with less than 700K
The national inventory dropped by almost 40% year over year in December, according to a new report released Friday by realtor.com
Today marks Day 300 of quarantine — and agents say the thrill is gone
Yep, Friday marks the 300th day of coronavirus lockdowns for millions of Americans. But while 2020 was prosperous for many, some agents long for a time when anxiety and virtual conferencing didn't rule the day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
Rent payments were down every month during the pandemic
A new report from Rentec shows that by the end of 2020, the number of rental payments landlords received was down 24% compared to March
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
The home value gap between races is narrowing — slowly: Zillow
Although Black and Latinx home values are still lower overall, new data from Zillow shows the gap between these groups has decreased by about 4% since the Great Recession
Pricey cities see 'astounding' rent drops as 2021 begins
A flood of people leaving pricey places like New York and Boston have sent rents in those cities plummeting, while rents in traditionally more affordable areas have climbed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
The Paycheck Protection Program is back. Here's what you need to know
The federal government now has more money for small businesses, though it may be harder for real estate professionals to actually claim it this time around
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
The good, bad and ugly of owning a historic home amid the pandemic
What homes are optimal for living and working through stay-at-home orders and social distancing? It may depend on lifestyle and what a buyer is willing to put up with
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
The best month of the year to buy a home in 2020 was November
The median monthly mortgage payment in the US hit a low of $1,094 in November 2020, making it the best month out of the year to buy a home, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
Here are Inman's 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Soaring stock, growing agent count: What to watch as eXp enters 2021
With its virtual orientation, eXp Realty benefited in 2020 from a work landscape that emphasized going remote. Observers expect it to continue thriving in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Everything that happened in 2020, the wildest year of our lives
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
Inman Person of the Year 2020: Anne and Dave Jones
The power couple runs Windermere Abode in Tacoma, Washington, and epitomizes the way many agents in 2020 have shown leadership amid multiple crises
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Move Inc. acquires rental platform Avail
The platform provides tools for do-it-yourself landlords, and will now become a part of realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
The 8 biggest stories that impacted real estate investors in 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb's IPO, WeWork's new CEO, the vacation rental market's comeback, eviction bans and more
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15