The longest housing inventory slump in history is over

After four straight years of declines, the nation’s longest inventory slump in history has finally come to an end, according to the latest data from realtor.com. Housing inventory was up 2 percent – or 25,000 listings – October 2018, versus October of … Continue reading

Will the shifting housing market kill off pocket listings?

While ‘Coming Soon’ pre-market listings will likely remain useful for luxury properties and as a tool to test price points, there will be fewer of them all-around, Realtors tell Inman Continue reading

6 ways to help hesitant sellers get off the fence and make a deal

While it’s natural for homeowners to reach for that mythical tipping point from which they can sell high and buy low, the market remains unpredictable. Continue reading

Bye-bye agents: millennials want ‘influencers’ to handle real estate

A majority of millennials rely on “influencers” to make purchasing decisions — and 80 percent said they would consider hiring one as a real estate agent. Continue reading

How much did Compass pay for Pacific Union International?

There’s been a lot speculation about how much Compass paid for Pacific Union International, but, following an earnings call last week, we have some answers. Continue reading

All the single ladies: Women outpaced men as homebuyers

Single women outnumber men as first-time homebuyers by a significant margin, according to a new survey released by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Expedia acquires 2 home-sharing startups as Airbnb rivalry heats up

Expedia has acquired two apartment-sharing startups in a move that positions the global travel technology company as a competitor to Airbnb. Continue reading