Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?
Opinion
The jumbo market has not imploded, but economic uncertainty has led to fewer players in that space today
by Matthew Gardner Apr 6
Announcing Inman Connect Now, June 2-4, 2020
Inman's new virtual event, taking place June 2-4, 2020, will bring together the Inman community in ways never before possible
by Inman Apr 6
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Wells Fargo suspends jumbo mortgages as demand fades
In this uncertain market, demand for jumbo mortgages is declining as more homeowners seek forbearances and investors look to more secure loans during the Covid-19 crisis
88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic
A survey conducted by the Realogy-owned brand hints at how widespread the economic turmoil from the pandemic is becoming
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Almost everyone thinks the pandemic will cost them deals
A recent Inman survey showed that the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have been mixed so far. But nearly everyone in real estate thinks they'll eventually suffer
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
Number of homes for sale declines 15.7% in March
The market started to show a slow down in the second half of March as the coronavirus outbreak settled in, according to data from realtor.com and Redfin
Employment falls for first time in a decade, full picture yet to emerge
The real estate sector — which includes rental and leasing — lost 3,400 jobs in the first 2 weeks of March. The numbers don't reflect 10 million claims filed over the past 2 weeks
by Patrick Kearns Apr 3
Market snapshot: California
A ban on construction in the Bay Area, rent strikes in San Diego and new buildings left vacant in San Pedro all as real estate is deemed 'essential' across the state of California
Coming days will be 'a trying time' for real estate professionals
Thad Wong, co-founder of @properties, said during an Inman Town Hall Thursday that there may be short-term 'sheer havoc' in parts of the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
6.6 million filed for unemployment last week
Over the past 2 weeks, more than 10 million have filed for unemployment as more states take proactive measures against coronavirus
by Patrick Kearns Apr 2
Foreclosure activity hits lowest point in 15 years
There were a total of 48,004 properties with foreclosure filings in February 2020, the lowest number since Attom began tracking the data in April 2005
10 cities best prepared to weather a coronavirus-fueled economic storm
How cities, businesses and housing markets behave over the next 30 days as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread will be crucial on the road to recovery
Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll
A vast number of renters have lost their jobs during the pandemic, leading to 'fear far worse than expected,' according to a new survey of more than 2,700 landlords and 7,300 renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Mortgage applications surge along with refis
Mortgage application activity increased by 15.3%, and the refinance index increased 26% during the week ending March 27
New York developer with COVID-19 hopes for major post-pandemic upswing
'Once we get to the bottom of this pandemic, there is going to be such a pent-up demand to transact,' Sharif El-Gamal tells The Real Deal