Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed cuts short-term rates
by Matt Carter Aug 28
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
The lawsuit alleges that a move to terminate Lisa Cook would violate the Federal Reserve Act, which requires 'cause' for a governor's removal, and gives Cook the right to notice and a hearing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Why is Midwest real estate beating the rest of the country?
The Midwest is home to some of the hottest markets in the country, while other regions face a lackluster year. What gives?
by Taylor Anderson Aug 28
Homebuyers are out in force and mortgage rates are coming down
With 7.24M Americans out of work in July and payroll growth slowing to an average of 35K jobs a month, the Fed is expected to pivot from fighting inflation to preserving jobs
by Matt Carter Aug 27
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
A picture of President Trump, who passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," to represent OBBBA tax benefits for investors.
For both new investors and established players, Kevin DeCicco writes, the updates to the tax code now offer more tools for building and preserving real estate wealth across generations
by Kevin DeCicco Aug 27
A couple sitting at the table, looking at taxes to represent a homeowner tax tip.
Creating generational wealth through homeownership can’t happen if people are priced out of the very homes their families have lived in for generations, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 27
An silhouette of a man and a woman arguing in front of a kitchen table to represent formulating counteroffers to a lowball offer and negotiating concessions.
Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive
by Troy Palmquist Aug 27
home prices increased in June
Reports released by the FHFA and S&P Dow Jones showed that buyers will likely gain leverage in some markets, while sellers may need to readjust their price expectations as market shifts
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Trump says he has ousted Fed governor, defying precedent
Trump has attempted to remove Lisa Cook from the rate-setting board over allegations made by the head of FHFA. Cook has denied wrongdoing and said she would continue serving on the board
national debt
Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker Aug 26
A new home under construction representing new-home sales
Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652K, which still beat analysts' expectations of a rate of about 630K units
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 25
A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes
For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3K working adults found
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
real estate data tools represented by a map with a pin in it
Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines
by Christy Murdock Aug 25
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the US economy than inflation
by Matt Carter Aug 22
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won't bend on price
by Jeff Tucker Aug 22