As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2 percent from January to 4.26 million, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2 percent. Continue reading
Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Foyer, an app built around FHSAs — First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed for exactly what it sounds like, and in 12 states, it offers tax advantages. Continue reading
Don’t fall into the “be everything to everyone” trap, Debra Trappen writes. Instead, attract your dream clients, fuel your passions and experience fulfillment by discovering your true niche. Continue reading
Contributing investors included Alpaca VC, Hometeam, Animo Ventures and ResilienceVC. Funds will help Foyer integrate “down payment assistance, credit score recommendations, and mortgage guidance into an educational and data-driven journey.” Continue reading
The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report. Continue reading
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out from the crowd of other agents. Continue reading
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with Zillow for “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling services. Continue reading
Although home price growth is slowing, S&P CoreLogic’s report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since in the last five years, prices in the lower end of the market have risen more quickly than other t… Continue reading
As real estate’s new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes. Continue reading
A new report in “The Wall Street Journal” found that baby boomers had an easier time navigating real estate market challenges in the 1980s than millennials do today. Continue reading