‘Great Reshuffling’ winds down as COVID hotspots and tech hubs cool

Cities in the West that saw prices soar during the pandemic are now cooling while metros in the Northeast and Midwest are showing more resilience, according to a new analysis. Continue reading

Monthly homebuyer payments just hit all-time high as spring arrives

The typical monthly payment rose to $2,563 this week despite home prices that were down 1 percent, according to data on Friday. That’s the highest monthly payment on record, up 29 percent from last year. Continue reading

Ohio 4th state to sue MV Realty over allegedly ‘shameful business model’

Ohio is the latest state to file suit against MV Realty for deceptive practices following probes by regulators over its “homeowner benefit agreements” in Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Continue reading

Presale renovator Revive acquires HomePrep as it eyes the East Coast

Revive has acquired HomePrep outside of Washington, D.C. in a continued nationwide expansion, executives told Inman exclusively. The company adds value with no up-front costs to homesellers. Continue reading

Circa 1990: Exploring kitchens and baths from ‘the age of beige’

Houses of this period, whether single-family or multifamily units, are hitting the market all across the country. Construction methods and materials, mechanical, windows and design features require updating and renovation to meet the needs of today’s b… Continue reading

Mortgage rate swing created ‘more normal’ market in December

Slowing mortgage rate growth impacted homebuyers and sellers in different ways in December, according to Zillow’s latest market report. The dip was enough for buyers to navigate the winter market, but wasn’t enough for would-be sellers to list. Continue reading

Glenn Kelman calls millennials ‘the roommate generation’

For years, real estate professionals have looked to millennials to push the housing market forward as previous generations slow their homebuying and homeselling activities. However, several obstacles — overwhelming student loan debt, stagnant wage grow… Continue reading

7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  

Luxury marketing expert Laura Stace shares her best practices to get listings buyer-ready. These seven “must-do” tasks are her essentials to make sure every property is ready for a timely sale process. Continue reading

What happens when it’s time to sell a smart home?

Smart home products are great, but how do you decide what stays and what goes when you’re selling a home with these upgrades? Continue reading

6 DIY home staging tips every real estate agent should know

Want to make sure your latest listing looks its best? Darryl Davis offers simple staging strategies to enhance every inch of that space. Continue reading