The 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash

Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Continue reading

Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading

NAR tech accelerator accepts 8 residential real estate startups

Perchwell, Fractional, Inspectify, Courted, Place, Reggora, Revive and Courted to get education, mentorship and networking opportunities in exchange for marketing fee and small equity stake. Continue reading

As homebuyers pine for options, startups scramble to fill the void

A new class of tech company is responding to the home inventory shortage by taking sellers to the edge of the MLS — and sometimes beyond — with off-market appeals and more. Continue reading

Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers

In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43 percent, up from 37 percent in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Continue reading

Masks, politics and our great divide: Why we need to change course now

Brad Inman can’t recall a time when we all were so righteously indignant. Name calling, picking petty fights and silent judgement are the name of the game. It’s time to bridge the divide. Continue reading

‘For sale by owner’ homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?

Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal. Continue reading

Mortgage rates dip as Omicron variant triggers market volatility

Thirty-year mortgage rates fell to 3.05 percent, down 7 basis points from the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent lender survey released Thursday. Continue reading

New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX

Discount brokerage’s antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX “plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules.” Continue reading

John Sebree will be the California Association of Realtors’ new CEO

Current CEO Joel Singer will retire on Jan. 5, 2022 after 43 years at C.A.R., including 32 years as CEO. John Sebree, currently CEO of the Missouri Realtors, will start at the California association on Feb. 1. Continue reading