Here are Inman's 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Vacasa CEO: Vacation rentals have no shoulder season now
Matt Roberts said that once lockdowns lifted, Americans flocked to short-term rentals, though their preferences are changing
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Vacant zombie properties continue to decline amid foreclosure moratorium
In the fourth quarter of 2020, properties in the process of foreclosure decreased 7.3% from the previous quarter while the number of properties sitting empty declined 4.4%
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
EasyKnock debuts new leaseback program
ReLEASE lets homeowners sell their houses, then lease them back for an indefinite period of time
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Permanent vacation? Normal goes out the window as summer rentals extend into fall
Property owners and managers are having good times this summer and fall, but surging demand has also forced the industry to figure out what the market rate for a unit ought to be
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
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
'It’s as hot a seller’s market as I’ve ever seen': More than half of all July home offers faced competition
Salt Lake City, San Francisco and San Diego were the 3 most competitive metro areas for Redfin agents making offers last month, according to a new Redfin analysis
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
6 ways to diversify and expand during the pandemic
Agents from across the Southwest said sales are good, but it's still important to look for ways to connect with clients and grow opportunities. During an Inman Connect Now session, they shared their tips
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Agent wages are rising, but not everywhere or for everyone
New data shows that as of May 2019 the average U.S. agent salary was $62,060. But wages are moving in different directions in different states
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
San Francisco in particular has experienced a historic drop in rent amid the pandemic, though rents are also down in New York, Boston and other cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
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
Homeowners are unprepared for flooding in many cities: Report
In cities with floodplains but no recent catastrophic events, few homeowners actually have flood insurance
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Massachusetts is best prepared for digital economy as Southern states lag
The state ranked high largely because of investment in and support of the tech sector, as well as solid widespread internet connectivity
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Agents in 5 of the country's most glamorous enclaves have been impacted by the pandemic along with everyone else. But they also envision a sharp recovery in the months to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
Inman's state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures
Rent and mortgage payments are due. Different states have different strategies for people who can't pay during the pandemic. We're updating this post as the situation evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28