Second-home mortgages decline amid economic uncertainty

U.S. homeowners are showing less interest in taking on second-home mortgages, as elevated prices and economic jitters make these properties less appealing, Redfin reported on Thursday.
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Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention

Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications of a second-home purchase can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading

How a construction niche produced 1 of the top luxury agents in the US

The former No. 1 Engel & Völkers Americas agent tells Inman how real estate professionals can build top businesses by targeting a niche. Continue reading

How to help your agents break into the investor niche

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck encourage brokers to look to investment and second home properties as a way for their agents to maintain income and grow their businesse… Continue reading

The New Normal: What if specialization is the answer?

Post-COVID buyer needs are changing, creating new opportunities for agents who are willing to specialize. What segments stand to gain in the new normal? Dive into Part 5 of Inman’s New Normal series. Continue reading

In June, Inman jumps into second homes and investment properties

Join us for an in-depth look at everything from the latest at Airbnb and Vrbo to the changes investors are making to their portfolios in a shifting real estate market. Continue reading

New trends in luxury second homebuyers: seeking a life well-lived

The flourishing second home market has been a bright spot in a softer high-end real estate space. Intent to purchase is high, buyers are younger, and the drive to own a second (or third or fourth) home is influenced by the desire to experience a life “… Continue reading

3 reasons you should invest in a second home

If you’re thinking of purchasing a second home, you’re not alone — owning a second home provides many homeowners with several benefits. Here are three of those benefits and a couple things to consider before diving into this type of investment. Continue reading