2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead
One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking
by Marian McPherson Apr 18
On the cusp of capital? Doubts creep in, broker-owners tell Intel
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry
by Daniel Houston Apr 3
Best time to list a home? With high mortgage rates, it's tough to tell
The peak of the spring homebuying season may have shifted to later in the year, at least in some markets, according to new analysis by Zillow
by Ben Verde Mar 7
Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it's not so clear
Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy
by Chris LeBarton Feb 19
Survive real estate by combatting indecision, inventory, interest rates
Indecision, inventory and interest rates are the biggest challenges COO Stephen Meadows sees coming in 2024. Here's how companies and agents can face them and thrive
by Stephen Meadows Jan 23
65% of millennials would still buy a home if interest rates were 10%
Clever Real Estate's latest survey revealed the sacrifices millennials are willing to make to buy, including taking on higher interest rates, buying major fixer-uppers and working multiple jobs
by Marian McPherson Jan 10
Mortgage rates are in free fall as economy continues to cool
While Federal Reserve policymakers had forecast 3 rate cuts next year, futures markets see an 85% chance of at least 6 rate cuts after a key inflation metric shows the economy is cooling rapidly
by Matt Carter Dec 27
As the market makes a comeback, here's how to get your 'rizz' back
As the Federal Reserve prepares to meet next week, lower interest rates spark joy with agents and would-be buyers. Are you ready?
by Christy Murdock Dec 9
New-home sales fall beneath the weight of October mortgage rates
Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October
by Ben Verde Nov 27
Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Here's what you can do to mitigate the 'lock-in effect' for clients
Opinion
Current market conditions may have homeowners feeling trapped. Splitero CEO Michael Gifford shares a perspective shift to help you provide hope and flexibility
by Michael Gifford Sep 13
Dripping in drama, 'Selling the OC' returns for Season 2
New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the STOC cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier
Purchase loan applications once again at lowest level since 1995
Mortgage rates are climbing back toward 2023 highs as more inflation data comes in hot, spurring fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike in November and 'higher for longer' policy
by Matt Carter Sep 6
Interest rates stay anchored after Fed chair's hawkish speech
After an initial swoon, bond markets take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's tough talk on inflation in stride, but housing sector remains vulnerable to further rate hikes
by Matt Carter Aug 25