fair housing in Big Sky Country
Opinion
In Montana, where rugged independence meets deep community roots, Realtor Karen Berg-DiGangi is redefining what it means to fight for fair housing
by Karen Berg-DiGangi Oct 28
'Signs of deceleration' bedevil US home prices
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
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Letitia James pleads not guilty, seeks dismissal of fraud case
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
by Matt Carter Oct 24
More homes sold. Lower rates. Lower inflation. Where Fannie Mae expects the market to move
Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
Photo of home in front of stock exchange to convey How real estate agents become wealth advisors
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
by Jeff Sibel Oct 23
A picture of a man and a woman with their computers and spreadsheets all over the table to the backdrop of money to illustrate brokerage budget planning.
Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit
by Chris Pollinger Oct 23
existing-home sales
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
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
A woman staring at a wall of cash with a downward arrow to symbolize recession tips for real estate agents.
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
by Darryl Davis Oct 22
Mortgage rates just hit a new 2025 low. They might be stuck there.
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
by Matt Carter Oct 22
real estate economist
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
by Jeff Tucker Oct 22
15% of homebuyers 'ghosted' homesellers in September
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
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost.
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
The ‘rate lock-in’ barrier is cracking — and not where you might expect
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
by Daniel Houston Oct 20
foreclosures are on the rise
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
by Annette DeCicco Oct 19
Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
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
by Matt Carter Oct 17
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
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
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17