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Inman Connect panelists debate the merits of the post-pandemic office

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At an Inman Connect session Wednesday, real estate professionals debated what the future working environment will look like for their agents. Continue reading →

JPMorgan Chase commits $400M to affordable housing

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The banking giant will provide low-cost loans, equity and grants for nonprofits and other groups that work with Black and Latino households on affordability issues. Continue reading →

Why teams should focus on the customer experience over growth

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Teams of agents play a crucial role in real estate, but some are focusing on the wrong metrics, experts said at Inman Connect. Continue reading →

After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth

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New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties. Continue reading →

Amid housing shortage, investors double down on prefab startups

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Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase. Continue reading →

Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest

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This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan. Continue reading →

Construction startup Katerra files for bankruptcy

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The company blamed its financial position on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulty securing funding for new construction and “unsuccessful attempts to secure additional capital and business.” Continue reading →

Manhattan condo board gives vaccine ultimatum to 2 workers

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The building’s board told the workers to get a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or face termination, the New York Post reports. Continue reading →