Patch Homes co-founder Sahil Gupta on how the finance industry can better serve homeowners

Ahead of ICNY 2020, Sahil Gupta shares his views on the complexity of Americans’ financial lives and what the banking industry needs to do to catch up. Continue reading

Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com

A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January. Continue reading

Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort

The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan. Continue reading

FTC slaps duo with $6 million fine for defrauding Section 8 renters

Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist. Continue reading

Tech startup AerialSphere launches 360-degree 3D lDX search

The IDX search is now available in Phoenix and Tucson through a partnership with real estate marketing platform iFoundAgent. Continue reading

Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent

Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80 percent in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday. Continue reading

The 20 best real estate memes of 2019

These 20 memes, all from 2019, perfectly describe the crazy, everyday situations real estate agents find themselves in. Enjoy. Continue reading

Cincinnati is considering eliminating security deposits

Cincinnati councilperson P.G. Sittenfield’s proposal would replace cash deposits with security-deposit insurance plans to reduce upfront costs for cash-strapped renters. Continue reading

This ’emerging job’ is quietly driving the real estate industry

Compass, Zillow, Redfin and Realogy executives all agree that artificial intelligence specialists are crucial to the future of real estate. But supply, it turns out, isn’t meeting demand. Continue reading

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading