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

Homes have literally never been more expensive

The median listing price for U.S. homes hit $370,000 in March, according to a new report. That’s higher than it has ever been in the past. Continue reading

Teams likely to ‘increase in market share’ as brokerage margins sputter

Panelists at Inman Connect Now argued that teams are nimble, and can provide significant value to both consumers and real estate professionals. Continue reading

Eyes on Houston: Why the city is becoming a dream location

As an agent, investor and relocation specialist in Houston, Natasha Carroll knows the city’s housing market inside out. Here’s her take on why Houston is becoming an ideal destination for many. Continue reading

Vacasa to acquire major vacation rental rival

The acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add more than 6,000 units to Vacasa’s already large portfolio of travel-oriented lodging. Continue reading

‘I’m feeling very optimistic’: Agents in southern states foresee ‘booming’ market as lockdowns lift

Isolation mandates are beginning to lift in a handful of southern states. Agents across the region believe consumers will race back to the market. Continue reading

Agents in southern states on board with economic reopening

The pandemic is not over, but a handful of governors in southern states are gradually reopening their economies. Agents mostly agreed that it’s time. Continue reading

US market data suggests a checkmark-shaped real estate recovery

The latest U.S. market data shines a light on what the dip and recovery will look like — a checkmark shape — with an immediate drop, three to four weeks at the bottom and a slow recovery period. Continue reading

Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March

Sixty-one percent of U.S. markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with “a huge caveat.” Continue reading

Market snapshot: Texas and COVID-19

Texas real estate saw a significant slowdown in market traffic once the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, but since then, indications of a hopeful market have emerged. Continue reading