Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game
Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton has started tracking industry sentiment at a time of major change. He shared his insights from results of the Triple-I survey — and what comes next
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Economists now less certain 2024 will bring much mortgage rate relief
Fed's ‘higher for longer’ rate strategy could keep home sales from rebounding in 2024 or limit the strength of a recovery, according to two closely followed forecasts by MBA, Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Here's how you think Q4 will shake out: Pulse
With chaos in the market (and in the industry) right now, here's what you think will happen next as the year draws to a close
by Inman Oct 17
NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say
A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30% as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
Housing prices peaked for 6th straight month in September
Home prices increased 0.7% between August and September of 2023, and were up 6.7% annually, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Oct 16
Sitzer | Burnett: Live updates from the buyer-agent commission trial
The long-awaited Sitzer|Burnett commission trial is underway in Kansas City, Missouri, and Inman is covering it all live as it unfolds. Check back early and often for news, views, schedules and more
by Inman Oct 16
What’s ahead economically for Q4 2023 and into 2024 and 2025?
Opinion
Trainer and coach Bernice Ross talks to chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, Patrick Stone, about what's next for the economy, both in the short and long terms
by Bernice Ross Oct 16
Moving from NIMBY to YIMBY on workforce housing
Workforce and affordable housing options make communities better and stronger. Broker and advocate Nora Crosthwaite shares strategies to help encourage them in your market
by Nora Crosthwaite Oct 16
Listings tick up and prices tick down during an ice-cold fall market
The added punch of mortgage rates nearing 8% is making this year's fall season particularly slow
by Ben Verde Oct 13
Housing's stranglehold on inflation poised to decline in months ahead
Inflation rose 0.4% in September, a near standstill from August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Thursday. Economists believe 'shelter' will soon recede as the largest contributor
by Ben Verde Oct 12
Mortgage rates hit 20-year high as demand 'close to multi-decade' low
Homebuyer demand for mortgages inched up slightly last week, as rates climbed to the highest level in more than 2 decades, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey
by Matt Carter Oct 12
We're in the middle of a perfect storm. But clearer skies are ahead
Opinion
Industry professionals are facing game-changing challenges to the status quo, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. How we navigate it will shape the next generation's real estate winners
by Brad Inman Oct 12
5 tips for nurturing hesitant buyers who can't quite commit
Today's market can present an intimidating challenge to hopeful buyers and sellers. Mauricio Umansky shares strategies to educate and reassure them so they can get their needs met
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 12
More lenders raise their conforming loan limit to $750K
Following Rocket's lead, UWM and Guaranteed Rate say they'll price mortgages of up to $750K as if they're eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in anticipation of 2024 increases
by Matt Carter Oct 11
Stakes are incalculable for NAR as bombshell commission trial looms
Next week's long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett commission trial is only the most immediate threat to real estate's most powerful trade organization as it navigates a series of existential challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Why US consumers are souring — and what that means for housing
Maegan Sherlock, senior research analyst for John Burns, spoke with Intel about the results of the firm's latest household sentiment survey: 'I was hoping to see a new magic mortgage rate'
by Daniel Houston Oct 11