50-year mortgage
When equity grows more slowly, so does the seller pipeline, broker Josh Ries writes. For agents, that means more lead gen and longer timelines between transactions
by Josh Ries Nov 12
Falling home prices leave nearly 1 million Americans 'underwater'
While negative equity rates remain low in most places, markets showing signs of concern include the Gulf Coast of Florida and Austin, Texas, ICE Mortgage Technology reports
by Matt Carter Nov 11
Veterans have been 'priced out,' left behind by the housing market
The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
military housing affordability
The lack of affordable housing means actively looking for ways to educate and counsel newly stationed military clients on their best options, broker Amy Hummer writes
by Amy Hummer Nov 11
Jason Oppenheim
In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the ‘Selling the OC’ Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 11
Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it's killing our credibility
Opinion
Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Nov 10
end-of-year planning steps
Lori Muller provides 10 steps you can take right now to close out Q4 with momentum and enter 2026 prepared, positioned and powerful
by Lori Muller Nov 10
2025 economic indicators
This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business
by Christy Murdock Nov 10
real estate market is brutal
Boomsday isn’t a fantasy, Oliver Graf writes. It’s what happens when years of pent-up demand hit a turning point. And that point is coming soon
by Oliver Graf Nov 9
Mat Ishbia
Mia, a generative AI loan officer assistant that UWM rolled out in May, has made more than 400,000 calls — often to alert past clients they can refinance their mortgage at lower rates
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Alison Melton
Find out how luxury broker Alison Melton traded skyscrapers for Spanish moss — and discovered that Southern charm might just be the new definition of luxury real estate
by Christy Murdock Nov 6
end-of-year planning
End of year planning should be at the top of your to-do list now. Erica Ramus shares strategies to make it more effective and more impactful
by Erica Ramus Nov 6
Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800
Home prices climbed in 77% of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the US rose by 1.7% YOY
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
An image of worried faces on money to symbolize commission anxiety.
Agents don't need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today's market
by Verl Workman Nov 6
Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low
Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December
by Matt Carter Nov 5