Author Archives: Daniel Houston

Zillow listings now link buyers with down-payment assistance info

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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 →

DOJ, home prices and equality: Brad Inman talks real estate’s future

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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 →

Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips

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Sellers who highlight their home’s coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday. Continue reading →

It’s official: Inflation ramps up to fastest annual pace in 40 years

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It’s not just the housing market. The prices of U.S. consumer goods have been rising faster than at any 12-month period since 1982, according to the Consumer Price Index, released Friday. Continue reading →

Markets remain volatile, but mortgage rates stay the course

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The average rate for a 30-year, fixed rate loan was 3.10 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac’s latest lender survey. Continue reading →

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

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Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading →

The holiday gift guide real estate agents actually want you to shop

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Struggling to come up with gift ideas for the real estate agent in your life? Inman has you covered. Continue reading →

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

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Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading →

Hometap raises $60M to bankroll growth of its home equity business

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The growing business allows homeowners to access their home equity as their property values rise — without taking on more debt. Continue reading →

Better CEO under fire after Zoom call layoffs go viral on TikTok

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The online mortgage company is facing scrutiny from former employees and on social media, where a video of CEO Vishal Garg firing employees over Zoom drew thousands of reactions. Continue reading →