Rate hikes, Ukraine won't derail spring homebuying — necessarily
Rates remain low by historical standards and could retreat from recent highs. Lenders eager to make up for a precipitous drop in refinancings, meanwhile, are scrambling to win new business
by Matt Carter Mar 17
How to win the current market? Invest wisely, and prepare for a shift
Speakers at Inman Connect Now on Thursday discussed the latest market trends and what they're willing to spend money on now, while cautiously making a few predictions for the future
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
view of construction site and house foundation in preparation process
American homebuilders tallied 1,769,000 new housing starts in February 2022, a 6.8% uptick from January, according to data released Thursday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Mar 17
Builder confidence dips for fourth-consecutive month
Homebuilder sentiment dropped 2 points in March, marking the first time since September the measurement has dipped below 80, according to the National Association of Homebuilders
by Ben Verde Mar 16
Spring Open House
The weeks leading up to the spring homebuying season have coincided with an uptick in open house activity unseen since before the pandemic, real estate agents told Inman
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
Coming this spring: Fear, doubt and 'a perfect storm of uncertainty'
Opinion
Agents are prone to wanting to fix everything; it’s the nature of the business. That makes it tough to communicate in the face of uncertainty
by Jay Thompson Mar 15
As rent spikes, a movement to bring back rent control gains momentum
More than a dozen states across the U.S. are eying rent control on legislative agendas this year in the face of rapidly rising rent, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 15
Second-home market hit hard as demand jumps for primary homes
As mortgage rates inched higher, demand for second homes dropped precipitously in February, hitting its lowest level in nearly two years, according to data released Tuesday from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
Say goodbye to the starter home
As millions of Americans go in search of their first home this spring, many may find that the starter homes they once envisioned now have long-term home prices. Now what?
by Ben Verde Mar 15
Hurry up or wait: The big question on every buyer's mind this spring
Just as homebuyers have learned to navigate soaring prices, sinking inventory and bidding wars, the housing market has reached a new level of madness. Will it all boil over this spring?
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
Russia, Ukraine, interest rates: Economist answers burning spring market questions
Interest rates are on the move, but maybe not in the direction you'd expect. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner reveals what the Russian invasion of Ukraine may mean for interest rates and the spring housing market
by Matthew Gardner Mar 11
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of March 6?
A seriously lost real estate agent, Engel & Völkers and 'Big Portal' all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Mar 11
Demand for purchase loans jumps 9% as mortgage rates briefly dip
Rates are rebounding as bond market investors weigh the prospect that the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could eventually lead to higher energy costs that fuel inflation
by Matt Carter Mar 9
1 out of every 12 homes in the United States is now valued at $1M or more
The figure represents approximately 6 million American homes that hit the $1 million mark in February, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin
by Ben Verde Mar 9
These 10 states have the highest vacancy rates in the nation
Approximately 16 million homes sit vacant across the United States, according to a recent study from LendingTree
by Ben Verde Mar 8
Homeowners are cashing out their equity like it's 2005
Lenders are managing risk by focusing on borrowers with prime credit scores who are keeping a bigger equity stake in their homes, according to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Mar 8