The mortgage lock-in effect that plunged the 2023 housing market into a deep freeze has finally started to thaw, according to a new Redfin market…
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RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it’s time to change the narrative on homeownership as a viable possibility for many Americans. Education and solutions-oriented service can…
Homebuyers are now paying $400 less per month than in October
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there’s no buying spree — yet. …
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren’t one-size-fits-all. Source: Inman News
Domicile takes gamification of Zillow-scrolling to whole new level
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
The app is the first-ever game to pull real-time MLS data to merge gaming with an ever-changing real estate market where users can guess home…
After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?
By The Citizen on December 8, 2023
According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership options for underserved communities, and…
80% of first-time homeowners say they’ll need a gift to buy again: Poll
By The Citizen on December 5, 2023
Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential…
Signs of a buyer’s market emerge as homeseller concessions return
By The Citizen on November 27, 2023
More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman…
The role of the buyer’s agent isn’t ending. It’s evolving
By The Citizen on November 13, 2023
Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers,…
Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal
By The Citizen on October 13, 2023
St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the ‘nail in the…