Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

RE/MAX should buy Redfin

By Brad Inman | April 11, 2019 - 8:15 pm |April 11, 2019 Uncategorized

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ZORC — Zillow, Opendoor, Redfin and Compass — are shaping up to be the future proptech real estate titans. Where Keller Williams, Realogy and RE/MAX fit in is still up for grabs. Continue reading →

Zillow and Redfin not worried about Vancouver sales slowdown

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 10, 2019 - 9:38 pm |April 10, 2019 Uncategorized

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The two U.S. real estate giants just launched north-of-the-border as the market in one of the hottest cities is contracting. Continue reading →

Marijuana-friendly cities see uptick in home values: Study

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 10, 2019 - 7:48 pm |April 10, 2019 Uncategorized

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Homeowners who live in cities where recreational marijuana is legal can breathe a sigh of relief: Home values in those area have grown by $6,337 more than homes in towns where marijuana remains illegal. Continue reading →

HBO’s John Oliver puts spotlight on mobile home industry

By Bryson Masse | April 10, 2019 - 4:08 pm |April 10, 2019 Uncategorized

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On Sunday, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver delved into the mobile home industry, otherwise known as the manufactured home or trailer industry. Continue reading →

The average homeowner spends $21,000 just to sell a home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 9, 2019 - 4:18 pm |April 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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Selling a home will set the average homeowner back by $20,851, with most of it going toward taxes and real estate agent commissions. Continue reading →

Nationwide delinquency rates hit 20-year low: CoreLogic

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 9, 2019 - 12:00 pm |April 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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The number of homeowners failing to make mortgage payments hit a 20-year low in January while student and car loan delinquency rates continue to rise. Continue reading →

Raising the real estate bar, the Zillow and Compass way

By Brad Inman | April 8, 2019 - 4:39 pm |April 8, 2019 Uncategorized

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A few years ago, a real estate veteran allegedly wore a hat with the number “40” emblazoned on the crown, which was his purported ranking on the Stefan Swanepoel 200 Power List. Continue reading →

The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 8, 2019 - 7:56 am |April 8, 2019 Uncategorized

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Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single-family rentals. Here’s what real estate pros should know from the top down. Continue reading →

US employment gains will push demand for starter homes

By Patrick Kearns | April 5, 2019 - 1:49 pm |April 5, 2019 Uncategorized

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The unemployment rate remained static at 3.8 percent and total employment increased by 196,000 in March, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie critic Mark Calabria confirmed as Housing Finance director

By Patrick Kearns | April 4, 2019 - 8:46 pm |April 4, 2019 Uncategorized

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The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Mark Calabria to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the agency tasked with overseeing the government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →