Home affordability hits new lows as buyers pull back
Purchase lending dropped to a 12-year low in Q1 and pending sales fell for a 2nd straight week
by Jessi Healey May 28
The markets that have shifted most in homebuyers' favor, ranked
A new report reveals where buyers have gained the most leverage since 2022
by Nick Pipitone May 1
Home price growth hits slowest pace since 2012: Redfin
Buyer's markets expanded to 38 major metros in March as demand softened
by Jessi Healey Apr 21
'Family-friendly' neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more
New data shows that the best neighborhoods for families are getting harder to afford
by Nick Pipitone Apr 8
HomeServices CEO says Zillow pre-marketing deal should be a ‘pulse check’ for industry
Chris Kelly said now is the time to assess 'long-term implications' versus 'short-term gains'
by AJ LaTrace Mar 17
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
Industry veteran Russ Cofano says staged listing strategies reflect growing tensions over listing data, portals and brokerage control
by AJ LaTrace Mar 13
Howard Hanna launches private listing network 'HannaList'
HannaList will roll out in April. It arrives amid an intense debate over private listing networks
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season
Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the US and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
Veterans have been 'priced out,' left behind by the housing market
The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog
'All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents,' but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 16
7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M
Location, design and luxury amenities can certainly drive up costs, but in 7 major US metros, buyers can still find luxury homes priced under $1M, a report from Redfin found
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10