Americans’ preferences for bigger houses are growing

Bigger and more spread-out housing is more popular now than it was two years ago. That preference cuts across political divides and demographic categories based on race, education and age. Continue reading

Blockchain-backed Blimp raises $200K to reinvent the real estate deal

Blimp, a real estate industry business software that provides cryptocurrency in exchange of transaction data, announced in a press release that it has secured its first $200,000 from investment company Dispersion. The funding is part an effort to raise… Continue reading

More vacation home consumers willing to buy sight unseen

A new report from Vacasa suggests that agents working with vacation home investors should also pay attention to newer and younger buyers. Continue reading

‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve

A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread. Continue reading

Young adults put pandemic savings toward down payments

Zillow survey finds that half of millennials and Gen Zers plan to use money saved on transportation, child care and dining out to buy a home. Continue reading

Millennials, baby boomers upbeat about current housing market

A large majority of Americans think now is a good time to buy and sell, though only a minority think the market will stay strong for another year, according to a new survey from Opendoor. Continue reading

How long will the housing shortage last? Years — here’s why

Thinking optimistically and knowing a little about U.S. homebuilders and American ingenuity, builders might create an average of 2 million homes annually and achieve a supply-demand balance in about six years. Continue reading

The Inman Handbook on today’s intense inventory crisis

There aren’t enough homes for everyone who wants them. That’s driving up prices and stretching agents thin. Continue reading

6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers

It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now. Here are a few tips to help you tap into this massive buyer pool.  Continue reading