Buyers will face a 271% premium for beach views in this Florida city
Tequesta, Florida, the northernmost town in the Miami metro area, commands the highest beach-view property premium compared to non-beach-view homes in the area, says Casago study
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Spring market falls short, but low inventory is driving up competition
New listings were down 19% during the 4-week period ending May 7, while pending home sales were down 16%, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde May 12
Consumers finally get it: Mortgage rates are probably going down
More optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed over the next 12 months drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than 2 years
by Matt Carter May 12
Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download
Each week on The Download, take a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week so you can meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR's membership fee hike and balancing your budget
by Christy Murdock May 12
10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)
This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisers to clients and prospects
by Cara Ameer May 12
Realtor.com parent Move saw traffic and revenue fall in Q1
Between January and March, Realtor.com had an average of 72 million unique monthly users — down 24 percent compared to 1 year earlier, according to the company's Q1 earnings report
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
US debt default may mean tanking sales, huge mortgage costs
A debt default by the US government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22%, pushing rates to a peak above 8% in September, according to Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire
Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
Understanding the Hispanic population’s role in real estate
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry
The art of balancing marketing spend when times are tough
The key to successful marketing lies in striking the right balance between cutting costs and investing in growth
by Chris Pollinger May 11
Inflation rises during April but continues to cool
The all items index increased 4.9% for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending April 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary
by Ben Verde May 10
Mortgage applications surged last week but rates are climbing again
Homebuyer applications for purchase mortgages rose 5% last week, but a strong jobs report and ongoing bank instability are pushing mortgage rates back up
by Matt Carter May 10
The seller's market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
Are you in a seller's market or a buyer's market? Take Inman's quiz
Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump
Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit
by Daniel Houston May 10
How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions
Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area
by Bernice Ross May 10