A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
In Part 3 of her 8-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval
picture of Wall Street bull statue, showing the role the market plays in retirement for real estate agents
Markets rise. Markets fall. But, according to financial planner Amanda Neely, smart real estate agents build financial systems that keep working, no matter what the headlines say
by Amanda Neely Sep 16
Buyer's market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3% in 1 month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
A beautiful home on a lake during autumn to illustrate fall listing refresh strategies.
Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season
by Bernice Ross Sep 15
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
Most Americans think mortgage rates and home prices have peaked
The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Fed is expected to slash rates several times this year and next, even as tariffs fuel inflation
by Matt Carter Sep 12
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According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
3 African-American single women homebuyers talking with each other on the couch.
Navigating life transitions and investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in many markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively
by Lauren Endsley Sep 12
Rising inflation makes 'jumbo' Fed rate cut unlikely next week
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting 3 small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move on Sept. 17
by Matt Carter Sep 11
Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian with a stylized image of chess pieces and a rising stock graph
Investors who kept the faith even as the iBuyer's stock price was plummeting earlier this summer are being rewarded now with a surge following the announcement of Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 11
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?
New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market, but that light dimmed a bit this summer. Dive into the numbers with Inman Market View
by Daniel Houston Sep 11
Gen Z renters
The rental housing industry stands at a turning point, CEO Tony Julianelle writes, and Gen Z renters can show it the way to build what's next
by Tony Julianelle Sep 11
Homebuyer demand surges as mortgage rates tumble to 2025 low
Applications for purchase mortgages hit their highest level since July last week, and rates keep falling as weak jobs reports and more encouraging inflation data point to Sept. 17 Fed rate cut
by Matt Carter Sep 10
A photo of Darin Tansey with his dog in front of a beach in Miami
Tansey was a luxury agent in Miami for over 17 years and a Douglas Elliman fixture in the South Florida market. Tributes poured in from the agent community upon the news
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Massive downward jobs revision not budging mortgage rates
Rebenchmarking that suggests the US added 911K fewer jobs than previously thought generates political heat but was widely expected by economists and investors
by Matt Carter Sep 9