Pandemic redux? Buyers, sellers disagree on the 'golden rate': Intel
How low do rates need to go to reinvigorate the housing market? Buyer and seller responses vary in the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey, suggesting its contours are still being shaped
by Daniel Houston Aug 19
Highnote launches AI-powered buyer presentation system
In an exclusive interview with Inman, Highnote founder and CEO Mark Choey unveiled his company's latest products aimed at helping agents 'win buyers' in a post-settlement world
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Typical monthly mortgage plunges from all-time high recorded in April
The latest adjustment marks the lowest a typical payment has been in 6 months — and, with a mere 1% month-over-month increase, the smallest uptick in 5 years, according to a Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 15
Falling rates pique buyers' interest, but not their pocketbooks
A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
Victims awarded $12M in flipper scheme repped by HGTV stars
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12M in payments to customers caught in a real estate house-flipping scheme operated by Zurixx, LLC and promoted by a lineup of celebrities
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
Kitchen islands still reign supreme with homebuyers: Study
Remodeling marketplace Fixr's 2024 home design survey revealed homebuyers are prioritizing organization and energy-saving features, alongside open and hybrid floor plans
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Forced to move? Not quite. The real reasons buyers are shopping now
A surprising share of homebuyers are seeking to 'move up' in home. And the next wave of clients may have different priorities in mind, according to the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Jul 29
Summer slump sees buyers back out of deals at record rates
Rising home prices and mortgage rates, and sticker shock from surprise housing costs, pushed buyers to cancel 56K home-purchase agreements in June, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
Suburban Chicago homeowner hit with $30K property tax bill in error
Homeowner Darryl Lloyd was stunned to receive an errant property assessment of more than $1M from assessors, causing his bill this year to skyrocket from $1,800 to a whopping $30K
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 9
It's now a buyer's market in Manhattan, new report suggests
Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman's latest quarterly report
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
Realtor.com releases next chapter of buyer agency campaign
Two months after launching its buyers agency ads, Realtor.com has unveiled the next chapter — focused on buyers' agents as key to bolstering homeownership in underrepresented communities
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
Time is of the essence with Zillow's latest search filter
Thanks to Zillow's commute time search filter, homebuyers can easily find listings anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes away from their job. The filter is available on Zillow's mobile app
by Marian McPherson Jun 13
Median price per square foot is up 52.7% since 2019: Realtor.com
Home values have boomed over the past 5 years, with New York, Boston and Nashville experiencing double-digit gains in the median price per square foot
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says the luxury market is back
During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said recent stock market gains have led to a resurgence in luxury sales
by Marian McPherson May 24
Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow
Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index
by Marian McPherson May 15