Real Estate News

‘Welcome to Poundtown’ Wisconsin Listing Photos Go Viral For Decor

April 19, 2022

Listing photos of a $420,000 house in Onalaska, Wisconsin, went viral on Monday for some of its decor choices. The four-bedroom home on Woodland Pass seems normal enough from the first few listing photos, which show off its spacious rooms with grey hardwood floors and modern kitchen appliances. The rooms do have a noticeable amount […]

‘Modest Recession’ Eyed In 2023, Fannie Mae Economists Predict

Economists at Fannie Mae have dramatically downgraded their home sales forecasts for this year and next, saying they expect a “modest recession” in the second half of next year in the face of Fed tightening and the war in Ukraine. In their latest forecast Tuesday, Fannie Mae economists said the projected downturn “is not expected […]

Zillow president says agents are essential, criticizes dual agency

Zillow President Susan Daimler on Tuesday praised the “essentialism” of real agents, while also subtly knocking rival CoStar. Inman events are the best way to connect, learn and grow. Join us this week for Inman Connect New York, in person or virtually. Then, continue to gain insights and build your network in August at Inman Connect Las […]

U.S. Housing Starts Hit Fastest Pace In 16 Years

Housing starts in the U.S. hit their highest level since 2006 in March as builders increased production on multifamily projects in an effort to meet inventory demands, according to a U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development report released on Tuesday. Privately owned housing starts increased 0.3 percent from revised February figures […]

Is Another Housing Bubble Brewing in the U.S. Real Estate Market?

Fast-rising home prices? Check. Out-of-control bidding wars? Check. Investors flooding the market? Check. Over the past two years, the nation has watched worriedly as home prices seemed to hit a new record high every month. Many buyers have been offering six figures over asking prices to snag properties. It’s been uncomfortably reminiscent of the runup […]

14 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Save Money In Their Business

April 18, 2022

This April, one of Inman’s most popular recurring theme months returns: Back to Basics. All month, real estate professionals from across the country share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally and professionally to drive growth in 2022. It’s always smart to go Back to Basics […]

Philadelphia’s One-of-a-Kind Latimer House Finally Sells for $3.95M

After bouncing on and off the market for a decade, this unique residence in downtown Philadelphia has sold. Known as the Latimer House, the 5,900-square-foot home was relisted earlier this year for $6 million. It wound up selling this month for $3.95 million. In 2012, it was listed for $6.2 million and dubbed a spectacle […]

Vermont Marble Company Building Is Listed for $799K

For $799,000, a buyer can acquire a fortress of a building made from locally sourced marble. The former Vermont Marble Company building in Proctor, VT, is now up for sale. Built in 1924 from white and gray marble, the 10-bedroom home might be more than what any one buyer wants. However, the unfinished interior offers […]

Homeowner Groups Seek to Stop Investors From Buying Houses to Rent

Small groups of neighborhood volunteers are blocking companies from buying single-family homes, rewriting homeownership rulebooks to thwart investor purchases of suburban housing. These groups, called homeowner associations, spend much of their time enforcing rules related to things such as lawn care and parking. But they often have broad powers to regulate how homes are used. […]