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

Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading

@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle

Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city. Continue reading

App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations

Most Torii real estate agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs. Continue reading

Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast

Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home’s age and architectural style. Here’s a breakdown of where the country’s oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between. Continue reading

Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines

The US median rent increased 1.1 percent year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday. Continue reading

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest

Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell homes. Continue reading