Author Archives: Daniel Houston

China considers something new — mandating a national property tax

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The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values. But that could soon change. Continue reading →

‘We can’t be generalists’: How broker-owners compete for agents

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Technology is essential for any broker-owner — but so is achieving buy-in from agents. Two experts discuss the topic at Inman Connect. Continue reading →

5 smart ideas for agents who want to stay nimble in uncertain times

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Amie Quirarte of Tahoe Luxury Properties and Kymber Menkiti of Keller Williams offered tips for agents who want to stay ahead of the curve. Continue reading →

JPAR taps Realogy executive as president, operations chief

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Laura O’Connor has been named president and chief operating officer at JPAR. She previously served as a vice president at Realogy. Continue reading →

Wealth, taxes and politics: The Las Vegas housing market’s wild ride

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Home values in the gambler’s paradise recently eclipsed records from the 2006 housing bubble. As Inman Connect Las Vegas kicks into gear, agents describe a remarkable run. Continue reading →

Rates for 30-year mortgages reach highest point since early spring

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Mortgage rates continued their month-long rise in mid-October as buyers and sellers navigated unusual market conditions. Continue reading →

Dream home? Freddy Krueger’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ haunt hits market

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The Los Angeles home, whose now-iconic facade was featured in the 1984 horror flick, is on the market through Halloween. Continue reading →

Outlook improves for home sales through end of 2021, beyond: Zillow

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Strong numbers of pending home sales and applications for purchase loans have pushed up sales forecasts through the end of the year. Continue reading →

September sees new upturn in demand for second homes

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More buyers were seriously considering a second-home purchase last month, and locked in mortgage rates to prepare for the transaction. Continue reading →

What the US climate-risk review means for FHA, VA loans and more

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Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans. Continue reading →