Reduced refi fears could help ease pressure on mortgage rates
Mortgage investors have been demanding higher yields because of fears of prepayment risk if the loans they're funding now are refinanced when rates fall
by Matt Carter Dec 13
Two key charts to make sense of the crazy US housing market
Opinion
Media headlines focusing on a pending US housing market crash are based on limited data that's skewed by the outsized 2021 numbers
by Mike DelPrete Dec 12
Supply of homes tally record uptick as property lingers on the market
The number of homes on the market increased 15% year over year during the 4 weeks ending Dec. 4, while new listings declined by 20%, according to new data released Thursday by Redfin
by Ben Verde Dec 9
40% of Americans eye a move, but many feel 'priced out' for now
Cost-of-living, cramped quarters and even politics are all top-of-mind for people considering a move in the coming years, a new Harris Poll reveals
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
Zillow's VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can't be dismissed
Opinion
Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow's strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters
by Brad Inman Dec 9
Surveys show impact of mortgage 'lock-in effect' on seller psychology
Harris Poll: 71% of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns such as interest rates, inflation or a recession
by Matt Carter Dec 8
The top 10 friendliest US cities for first-time homebuyers right now
What's the matter with Kansas? Not a thing as Wichita shot to the top of Zillow's analysis of the 10 friendliest cities for first-time homebuyers on Thursday. Midwestern cities fared well overall
by Ben Verde Dec 8
Expect housing market to crawl in 2023 before it can run: Redfin
Mortgage rates will fall to Earth in 2023 — but not before home prices tally significant declines and sales slump to their slowest pace in 12 years, according to a new forecast from Redfin Tuesday
by Ben Verde Dec 7
Homebuyer sentiment up slightly in November for first time in 9 months
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows consumers remain concerned about factors, including the outlook for home price declines, mortgage rates and access to mortgage credit
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Mortgage rates fall — but so does demand, breaking 4-week streak
As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Your 2023 business plan: Top 5 ways to prepare for the unpredictable
Prepare for the future while learning from today. The right business plan makes goal-oriented Realtors unstoppable
by Walt Danley Dec 7
Why did I buy a home in Paris? Hint: It wasn't the fresh baguettes
Opinion
Although the 300-page sales contract was daunting, Inman founder Brad Inman discovered that Paris offers a lot to love, and laws that protect its citizens
by Brad Inman Dec 6
Supercharge your business: 3 strategies for amazing results
Take small steps each day, and let consistent repetition of these behaviors pave the path towards the desired outcomes you aspire to achieve
by Carl Medford Dec 6
Home price declines leave 450,000 borrowers underwater
Six out of 10 borrowers who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth bought or refinanced their homes in 2022, according to the latest Black Knight Mortgage Monitor
by Matt Carter Dec 5
Woman claims free speech violated following mobile home crackdown
Chasidy Decker was forced out of her Meridian home because it was parked in a residential neighborhood, violating city codes. Now she's suing the city because its action left her unhoused
Housing affordability hits record low, with cities in South hit hardest
Cities in the Southeast once considered affordable are becoming more and more expensive as housing affordability reaches its lowest levels, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Dec 5