Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times

Agents’ expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find. 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

Inventory insanity: Notes from ‘exhausted’ agents on the front lines of a crazy market

“There is no middle class any more,” one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. “You’re either crushing it or you’re struggling.” 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

America’s hottest neighborhoods: Oak Park in Sacramento, California

Oak Park is well located, filled with trendy shops and more affordable than many other amenity-rich neighborhoods in California. Continue reading

Bay Area indie Sereno Group merges with Dwell Realtors

The combined company will have nearly 600 agents spread out across much of Northern California. Continue reading

February sees record new bookings for short-term rentals: AirDNA

While short-term rental stays that took place during February were at a record low, new bookings made during the month hit a high, according to short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. 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

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

About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent

About 30 percent of survey respondents said they did not make a rent or mortgage payment in April and 20 percent said they made a partial payment, according to a poll by Alignable. Continue reading