Detroit brokerage to become first @properties franchise
Alexander Real Estate, which currently has 45 agents in the Detroit area, will rebrand itself to operate under the @properties banner. The company has ambitious expansion goals
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16
Lend a hand: How 7 agents keep giving back to their communities
Amid everything else they do for their own businesses and families, these agents have found ways to continually help their communities through socially distant outdoor events, food drives and more
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
December home value growth shatters records: Zillow
Typical US home values rose 8.4% year over year to $266,104, the highest annual increase seen since January 2014, according to a new report from Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Rinse launches app-based door-to-door laundry service for rentals
The service will provide contactless pickup and delivery of laundry to residents, and can be included in a tenant's lease agreement or as a building amenity for an exclusive price
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Foreclosure filings decline as moratorium is extended through January
U.S. foreclosure filings decreased 14% in November 2020 from the month before and dropped 80% year over year
How to handle buyer's agent commissions when a seller won't pay
Though still relatively rare today, some agents foresee a future in which buyers are more directly responsible for their agents' commissions. That could pose a challenge for buyers — though some agents have already figured out solutions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
Sotheby's CEO Philip White sees 'very positive' market trends
White described a robust market that has exceeded even his own expectations this year, and added that he believes homes will continue selling well in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 25
US foreclosure filings increase 20% in October despite moratoriums
A total of 11,673 US properties received foreclosure filings in October 2020, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Louisville, Buffalo, Santa Barbara lure out-of-towners amid pandemic
All 3 metros have experienced a net inflow increase by over 100% in the past year, according to a new report from Redfin released Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
28% of people who moved this year did so to avoid catching COVID-19
According to MyMove, another 20% moved to be with family, while 18 percent cited financial reasons, including job loss
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Which brokerages provide the best tech? Inman readers weigh in
Inman Publisher and founder Brad Inman asked the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook community which brokerage provides their network with the best, most useful, most functional technology. Unsurprisingly, responses varied widely across the board
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28
Homebuyer migration rates reach highest level since 2017: Redfin
At a national level, 28.7% of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metro area during July and August, according to the brokerage's latest migration report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
US bank repossessions reach new low while foreclosure rates tick up
US bank repossessions dropped by 6% in August to a total of 2,035 properties foreclosed on by lenders, while foreclosure filings rose by 11%
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
11 neighborhoods ripe for opportunity zone investment
A new report by Attom Data Solutions and CityBldr highlights areas with the greatest potential for taking advantage of tax benefits in order to revive densely packed, low-income communities