8 tips for becoming the go-to expert in your market
Being an expert in your market takes worth, but it's worth it. Make 2023 your opportunity to grow your expertise and your business
by Darryl Davis Dec 19
A sales uptick in 2023? Zillow's senior economist thinks it's likely
During a Connect Now session on Thursday, Zillow Senior Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy predicted affordability will 'stabilize' in 2023, setting the stage for an increase in home sales
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 15
'This is the shift everybody has been predicting': Agents at Connect Now
Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
Fed slows rate hikes, but remains wary of entrenched inflation
50 basis points 'is still a historically large increase and we still have some ways to go,' Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns after policymakers wrap up final meeting of the year
by Matt Carter Dec 14
Nearly half of new-home buyers in the Southwest are backing out
Builders have seen cancellation rates spike this year as buyers now struggle to afford the homes they signed up for months ago, according to data from John Burns Real Estate Consulting
by Daniel Houston Dec 14
Homebuyers take notice as mortgage rates continue to fall
Demand for purchase loans has increased in 5 out of the past 6 weeks, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday
by Matt Carter Dec 14
Is it time to change your brokerage or your perspective?
Many agents are concerned about the future and are considering a move. For many, making a change within first will be the most beneficial
by Carl Medford Dec 14
Annual inflation drops to 7.1% even as housing woes persist
Housing remained a strain on family budgets last month, but declining prices of gas, used cars and medical insurance helped soften the blow
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
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