Real Estate Markets & Economy
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit another 2025 low on Tuesday, dropping to 6.12%, nearly a full percentage point lower than January. Rates now have less room to come down
Opinion
In Montana, where rugged independence meets deep community roots, Realtor Karen Berg-DiGangi is redefining what it means to fight for fair housing
Home price growth continued to slow in August as buyers expressed trepidation over the economy, despite a healthy supply of inventory and lower mortgage rates
James' attorneys will argue that she is a victim of vindictive prosecution and that Lindsey Halligan, the lone U.S. attorney who signed her indictment, was appointed illegally
Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts
Opinion
CFP and agent Jeff Sibel warns that stock market volatility is straining retirements, but savvy real estate agents can step up with strategies that outperform Wall Street
Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit
The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning
Navigating a recession doesn't have to mean the end of your business. Darryl Davis offers tips to help you come out the other side stronger than ever
MBA forecasts rates will probably stay right where they are now in 2026, as investors have already priced in future Fed rate cuts. But look for 3 years of steady growth in home sales ahead
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the 'favorable' housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers
Negotiation headaches and economic jitters are pushing homebuyers to walk away from contracts at higher rates, according to Redfin's latest. Cancellations are highest in Texas in Florida
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost.
More working US adults are gearing up for a potential home search now than at this time last year. Intel digs into fresh results from the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey to explain what might push a new wave of brokerage clients to market in the months to come
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes
The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week