Zombie foreclosures see modest increase in third quarter
Although the total number of properties in foreclosure is down 16% from the previous quarter, zombie foreclosures increased from 3% to 3.7% of all properties, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Big Sky yields big returns for vacation-homeowners: Vacasa
Big Sky, Montana, is the best place to purchase a vacation home in 2020, according to rental management platform Vacasa's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Florida is the No. 1 state to purchase a vacation rental
According to rental management platform Rented Inc., the Florida Panhandle is the best location for investors to purchase vacation homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
US property foreclosure filings hit all-time low
During the first six months of 2020, foreclosure filings hit an all-time low of 165,530 properties, according to a new report by Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Amid halt on foreclosures, zombie property rate remains constant
The number of U.S. homes in the process of foreclosure that are currently sitting empty barely changed between the first and second quarters of 2020, due to the coronavirus-induced moratorium on foreclosures
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
The market hasn't fully recovered yet, but agents in luxury markets around the US told Inman that deals are still happening and activity appears to be on the rise
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
After rocky rollout, agents receive small business loan money
The Paycheck Protection Program has allocated nearly $660 billion for small businesses. Despite glitchy application systems and unresponsive lenders, a number of agents now say they've received funding through the program
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
'I'm feeling very optimistic': Agents in Southern states foresee 'booming' market as lockdowns lift
Isolation mandates are beginning to lift in a handful of Southern states. Agents across the region believe consumers will race back to the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Agents in Southern states on board with economic reopening
The pandemic is not over, but a handful of governors in southern states are gradually reopening their economies. Agents mostly agreed that it's time
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March
61% of US markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with 'a huge caveat'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019
The total property taxes levied on single-family homes last year increased by 1% from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices confirms coronavirus at conference
After initially denying rumors, BHHS confirmed an attendee at the conference in Nashville later developed symptoms. BHHS is now advising attendees to talk to doctors immediately
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
How has iBuying changed your market? Real estate pros tell all
It has been met with a combination of fear and frustration, but what is the real impact iBuying is having in markets around the country?
by Christy Murdock Feb 27
Looking for a new investment property? Head south
24 out of financial service company IPX1031's 30 cities to buy investment properties in were located in the South or Southeast
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Redfin and Opendoor expand their partnership
The two tech-oriented real estate companies announced Wednesday that their partnership is moving into nine new cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12