Technology columnist Craig Rowe reviews pre-sale renovation solution HouseAmp on behalf of Inman. The software sharply consolidates the tasks and delivers the transparency required to…
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1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs
By The Citizen on April 17, 2025
Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24 percent of U.S. adults saying they’re canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to…
Streamline buying new homes with Virtuo: Tech Review
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Virtuo, software that brings together homebuilders, agents and buyers into a single ecosystem to ensure every stage of the…
Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Source: Inman News
Foyer is a better way to FHSA: Tech Review
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Foyer, an app built around FHSAs — First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed for…
Rayse proves ‘transparency is power’ to win sales: Tech Review
By The Citizen on February 7, 2025
To succeed in this era, agents need to communicate that real estate buying journeys are not seamless and without wounds and to recognize consumers have…
Netflix’s ‘No Good Deed’ a fun treatise on the power of home
By The Citizen on January 3, 2025
Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano lead a cast of characters wrestling with demons and turning to real estate. It’s the rare show that explores the…
Existing-home sales surge to highest level in more than 3 years
By The Citizen on December 19, 2024
Existing-home sales rose 6.1 percent annually in November while three out of four U.S. regions saw increases from 2023, according to new data released Thursday…
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
By The Citizen on November 18, 2024
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make…
Unrepresented buyers need options like Shay: Tech Review
By The Citizen on September 20, 2024
Not all consumers need a buyer’s agent; Shay is an AI-driven homebuying solution with a number of industry-bred benefits. Source: Inman News