Monthly Archives: June 2021

Knock CEO: In the future, buying a home will be a lot like using Airbnb

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At Inman Connect on Wednesday, Knock CEO Sean Black predicted the transaction process would be as simple as booking a short-term rental. Continue reading →

Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect

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Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said the market would still continue to be strong through the end of 2021. Continue reading →

Kris Lindahl and Terrence Murphy Sr. on scaling expansion teams

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At Inman Connect, Lindahl and Murphy noted that team leaders need to know who they are, and stick to their team’s roadmap in order to find success in scaling. Continue reading →

Whistle while you work: Fulfillment, happiness key to how we work now

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Craig Robinson, a board member of investing startup Roofstock, believes work is fundamentally changing, and that represents an opportunity for real estate professionals. Continue reading →

Residential construction rose in May, despite material challenges

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Single-family housing starts rose modestly, but housing completions and building permits dropped from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Robert Redford lists ‘Horse Whisperer’ ranch for $4.9M

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Actor-director Robert Redford just listed a Utah ranch that he named after his film “The Horse Whisperer” for $4.9 million. Continue reading →

Demand for mortgages rebounds after 3 weeks of declines: MBA

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Applications for purchase loans and refinancings climbed as mortgage rates eased to the lowest levels since early May, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading →

Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?

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Sale-leasebacks can feel like a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors are offering. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae has ‘meaningfully downgraded’ its forecast for 2021 home sales

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As listing shortages and supply constraints on homebuilders drive up prices, risk of inflation grows, economists with Fannie Mae said. Continue reading →