IBuyers, Power Buyers saw explosive growth in 2021. What about 2022?
Services promising a more streamlined, less painful transaction experience have become more popular and are likely to stick around, according to a new report released Tuesday from zavvie
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
The shifting market will slow prices down — but won't stop them cold
The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn't mean homes can't still appreciate in value
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Half of homebuyers cry at least once while shopping for a home: Survey
50% of people who bought a home over the past 2 years say the process brought them to tears, according to a new survey conducted by Zillow
by Ben Verde Jun 6
Opendoor aims for 2-minute pre-approvals with new app
The new app combs through data and comes up with a maximum price a consumer should be able to afford. Opendoor believes the process will be faster and easier for consumers than traditional pre-approvals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Home showings see unusual drop in April. Is it a blip or something else?
Showings were down nationwide in April, which is strange because April is typically when the housing market hits a high point, ShowingTime President Michael Lane said in a new report
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Market shifts, rate hikes and why real estate stocks can't get a break
As real estate enters what one observer called a 'Wile E. Coyote' moment, real estate companies’ share prices continue to struggle amid market uncertainty
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
The shift has begun — but rate hikes won't be housing's Achilles' heel
Experts told Inman they expect home sales and price growth to slow down, but they don't think rising rates will knock everyone out of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
REX pivots to single-family rental market as its Hail Mary
Two weeks after reports of mass layoffs and office closures, REX eyes serving institutional buyers in the single-family rental market
by Marian McPherson May 25
Hottest markets of 2022 revealed, and pricey suburbs lead the way
New data from Zillow shows that the most popular housing markets of 2022 so far fall right in line with that trend, with the top 10 markets all pricey suburbs just outside a major city
by Ben Verde May 24
Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500
The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries
by Jim Dalrymple II May 23
Bezos-backed Arrived Homes glitches again as 6 sell in 8 minutes
During the latest release of six rental properties, high demand from investors caused problems. But homes valued at more than $1.7 million sold in minutes
by Taylor Anderson May 20
Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is more than 50% pricier than it would have been a year ago, according to Zillow's research team, yet competition remains fierce
by Daniel Houston May 19
Where is Anywhere headed? Toe-to-toe with Zillow
A week after announcing Realogy's rebrand as Anywhere, CEO Ryan Schneider shared his plan for beating Zillow at direct-to-consumer business on Thursday at Inman Connect Now
by Marian McPherson May 19
Is Microsoft gearing up to compete with Zillow for rental market share?
Company is hiring staffers in China for a ‘revolutionary’ real estate venture focused on improving the search for long-term rentals. Few other details are known
by Taylor Anderson May 19
Homebuyers descend upon a key battleground: the suburbs
The pandemic-era home market has been marked by frenzied competition among buyers. But one arena in particular has been hardest-fought
by Daniel Houston May 18