‘Instagram is probably the best bet’: 3 ways agents can win social media

Social media platforms can be a source of leads and deals, but agents should focus on being authentic and finding their niche, agents said during Coldwell Banker’s Gen Blue Experience. Continue reading

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Bidding wars hit the rental market

The for-sale market finally seems to be cooling down, but the rental market is becoming fiery-hot in housing markets across the country. Continue reading

Home inventory healthier in cities than suburbs, where buyers spar

Suburbs have made up a growing share of Zillow’s top areas by views per listing — a product of the pandemic’s effect on inventory. Continue reading

Investors say car condos are ‘better than owning an apartment’

With a rise in vehicle ownership and a decline in available street parking, Manhattan investors are betting big on car condos as New Yorkers prepare to return to in-person work. Continue reading

The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021

Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term. A new report found that less densely packed coastal destination markets are prime locations for arbitrage in 2021. Continue reading

Annual apartment rent growth, occupancy hit new highs in July

The new highs surpassed records set between 2000 and 2001. As of July, the average monthly apartment rent in the U.S. hit $1,549. Continue reading

RedfinNow becomes first major iBuyer to launch in Chicago

The expansion follows RedfinNow’s recent moves into other northeastern markets, including Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Boston. Continue reading

Phoenix sees biggest housing shortage, NYC biggest surplus

A new report shows that cities in the South and West don’t have enough housing, while expensive metros might have too much. Continue reading