A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Source: Inman News
Posts published in “homebuying”
7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them
By The Citizen on December 10, 2021
Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming…
Houston Association of Realtors debuts home showing platform
By The Citizen on November 11, 2021
Starting Thursday, HAR’s 45,000 members can schedule and manage home showings through ShowingSmart. A mobile app will be available early 2022. Source: Inman News
4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent
By The Citizen on October 20, 2021
With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level…
Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June
By The Citizen on October 13, 2021
Purchase loan applications rose 2 percent week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday. Source: Inman News
Opendoor launches partnership with new-home platform BDX
By The Citizen on September 23, 2021
Opendoor is digging into the new home market through a partnership with Builders Digital Experience, the owners of the new home search platform NewHomeSource. Starting…
Is your client ready to buy a home? This is the best time to do it
By The Citizen on September 13, 2021
Here’s the best time to purchase a home, according to realtor.com’s latest real estate market report. Source: Inman News
Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech
By The Citizen on August 23, 2021
Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry’s…
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
By The Citizen on August 12, 2021
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when…
The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?
By The Citizen on June 7, 2021
Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better…