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
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
Agents can still report to the office, but Douglas Elliman has told New York administrative staff to work from home while new variant surges. Continue reading
As a lesson in property investment, a father taught his 6-year-old daughter and her 2 siblings how to build a property portfolio — and they ended up with a brand new home. Continue reading
Fewer homes were available in November than in any period on record, driving prices 15 percent higher than last year, Redfin reports. Continue reading
Americans used to spend less time in their homes before selling. Then came the housing crash of 2008. But according to a pair of new surveys, the pandemic may be reversing that change. Continue reading
With mortgages likely getting more expensive for borrowers down the road, the rates for 30-year loans have been holding steady for weeks. Continue reading
Builders kicked off construction on 129,400 new housing units in November — a half-percent increase on a month when starts typically decline, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading
The Seattle-based home portal has added a new listing feature that connects a buyer with details about down-payment programs in their area. Continue reading
Inman reporters Marian McPherson, Andrea Brambila and Jim Dalrymple discuss coverage of the biggest stories in real estate — and how those stories might chart the industry’s path. Continue reading