Impact of 'lock-in effect' on listings may have been overstated
Fannie Mae researchers say rising mortgage rates aren't the only reason homeowners have been reluctant to sell, and that a decline in rates won't necessarily produce a flood of for-sale listings
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Is now the right time to start your new side hustle?
Whether you're saving for something big or trying to figure out how to stay in real estate until the market turns, Erin McCormick Torres offers tips to help you develop new streams of income
11 realities that make today's market spookier than ever
Opinion
From clients who ghost you to security concerns and more, the ever-changing real estate industry can be a pretty scary place
by Cara Ameer Oct 30
2023 is full of noise and disruption. Here’s how to do business anyway
There’s a lot going on in real estate and beyond, writes broker Troy Palmquist. Here’s how to block out the things you can’t control so you can get back to business
by Troy Palmquist Oct 28
Biden administration backs plan to convert more offices to homes
Initiative provides new financing and technical assistance to developers and local government, and highlights grants and tax incentives that can make conversion projects more attractive
by Matt Carter Oct 27
Alternative financing can offer a world of options for diverse buyers
Julia Lashay Israel outlines how non-interest loans serve religious communities with restrictions on borrowing while for non-citizens, ITIN loans open doors to homeownership
Pending home sales surge in a September surprise
The Pending Home Sales Index, representing the number of homes that went under contract, rose 1.1% between September and August
by Ben Verde Oct 26
Mortgage demand slips again as rates continue relentless rise
Loan applications slip to lowest level since 1995 as mortgage rates climb for the 7th week in a row, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Oct 25
New-home sales soar in September — but analysts see sales slowdown
New-home sales skyrocketed in September, soaring to a 20-month high, according to data issued Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Ben Verde Oct 25
Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
CoStar posts 50th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q3 earnings
CoStar Group earned $625M in Q3, clinching its 50th consecutive quarter of revenue gains. The company also highlighted 1,290% annual growth in Homes.com traffic
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Buffett, Munger foresee 'hollowed out' downtowns as offices empty
Warren Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger see distress in commercial real estate, which could spell trouble for lenders and opportunity for investors. ‘The buildings don’t go away,’ Buffett said
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
Corcoran expands Houston footprint with new affiliate launch
Corcoran has partnered with the brokerage formerly known as Krueger Real Estate to launch Corcoran Prestige Realty in the Houston area
by Ben Verde Oct 24
Take the Inman Intel Index survey: October 2023
Please take a moment to add your voice to the real estate industry's most ambitious new monthly survey, the Inman Triple-I
by Inman Oct 24
Anywhere tallies another profitable Q3 despite revenue decline
Anywhere Real Estate reported revenue of $1.6B and a profit of $129M for Q3, ending with $151M in cash and cash equivalents
by Ben Verde Oct 24
Renters rejoice! Rental rates fell for 5th straight month in September
Rents for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units fell 0.7 percent between August and September, according to Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Oct 23