‘Voluntary moves are gone’: Why today’s buyer looks so different

More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here’s what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market. Continue reading

How to skirt the bidding war: Agents share their strategies

In today’s competitive market, houses in all price ranges are drawing multiple offers, leaving many buyers in the lurch and exhausting agents. Here, pros share with Inman how they’re getting by and what they see as the path forward. Continue reading

Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners

The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5 percent greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow. 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

How far $1,200 will go for renters and homeowners in 50 US cities

Over 75 percent of U.S. renters and almost 50 percent of homeowners could pay one month of housing expenses with a $1,200 stimulus check, according to data from Redfin Continue reading

The essential guide to investment properties

It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading

Group aims to renovate, preserve Aretha Franklin’s childhood home

After the Queen of Soul’s death, a local Memphis organization has come forward with plans to renovate and preserve the singer’s historic house. Continue reading