The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading

Compass scores 2 new Colorado agents — including a ‘boomerang’

Adana Leonard and Tommy Kanarellis — who’s returning to Compass after a stint at Douglas Elliman — focus on luxury listings and join the brokerage amid fierce competition for top agents. Continue reading

$3B in volume: World-record holder Ben Caballero sets new one

The Texas agent, who specializes in new construction and routinely tops industry lists, sold more than 6,000 homes last year, setting a new record. Continue reading

Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry

Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs are providing financial support for elected officials who are discriminating as they write and support anti-LGBTQ+ bills in statehouses across the nation. It’s time to stand up, says Ryan Weyandt, CEO o… Continue reading

The top 5 most popular US neighborhoods for homebuyers

More homebuyers are looking at properties on Zillow in Northeast Dallas than in any other neighborhood, garnering an average of 36,113 daily views, according to a new report. Continue reading

Will migration fizzle out in 2023? History points to existential shift

The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data. Continue reading

‘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

‘2021 all over again’: Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives

On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker COO: ‘Traditional hard work’ is making a comeback

Coldwell Banker Chief Operating Officer Liz Gehringer told Inman a diversity push is helping grow the company even in a slower market. She also touted the return of international buyers as the pandemic winds down. Continue reading

58 cities that had million-dollar homes in 2022 don’t anymore: Study

The number of U.S. cities where the typical home value was $1 million or more has dropped from a high of 522 in July 2022 to 464 as of January 2023. Continue reading