Homie to expand Power Buyer program amid surge in demand

The expanded program and a new buy-before-you-sell offer will be unveiled in Colorado and Utah in the next two weeks, followed by Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, executives told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

HUD aims to reduce friction for ex-convicts in need of housing

The federal housing agency has given staff six months to consider changes to policies that create barriers to people with criminal histories. Continue reading

Residential construction spending rises for fifth-consecutive month

The steady increase has occurred despite widespread supply shortages, tight labor markets, rising inflation and the volatile cost of wood, according to National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading

Trulia’s former president on what makes a ‘world-changing’ company

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate. Continue reading

Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading

After reaching historic lows, the foreclosure pipeline is starting to fill

While the numbers remain below historical levels, “it’s not going to be a surprise when we see the foreclosure numbers starting to rise,” according to Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com. Continue reading

This is how real estate will look in 2030, according to industry leaders

Top real estate leaders met for three days in the desert at Inman Disconnect 2022 to offer their predictions for the future of real estate. Continue reading

Welcome to the new neighborhood. These homes aren’t for sale

In recent years, some of the nation’s most prominent homebuilders have stepped up their focus on homes that are built to rent. In this historically competitive market, is it depriving buyers of inventory? Continue reading