Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
With job market stable and the economy chugging along, bets placed by futures market investors suggest the odds of a September rate cut have dropped to less than even
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market
Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6% last week compared to the week before
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Pending home sales fell MOM and YOY in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means as buyers navigate wider economic fears
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Jobs report gives the Fed more leeway for a September rate cut
With Trump's Aug. 1 trade deal deadline looming, new readings on consumer confidence show would-be homebuyers may be getting less fearful that tariffs will tank the economy
by Matt Carter Jul 29
Slowing price growth still doesn't open doors for homebuyers
Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in 2 years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
1st-time buyers say 'yes' to older starter homes due to higher costs
New construction starter homes may be a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. Buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, one that's older, smaller
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
'International buyers aren't pulling back' amid global uncertainty
Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn't changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here
by Peggy Olin Jul 29
Investors seeing a 'generational opportunity' in multifamily
The price reset in multifamily assets has created an environment where acquisition economics align more attractively than they have in over a decade, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 29
You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers
Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses
by Troy Palmquist Jul 28
Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?
New survey of thousands of US consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse
by Daniel Houston Jul 28
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down
by Jeff Tucker Jul 25
Real Talk: Why the silver tsunami might crash before it crests
The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act boasts many boons for real estate, but not for silver homeowners, Rachael Hite writes. Informed agents see the not-so-beautiful big picture
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
Will home sales rebound? Closely watched forecasts say, 'Yes'
Economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association differ on how much room mortgage rates have to come down and how fast home price appreciation will cool
by Matt Carter Jul 24
Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales
Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6% annually. Experts attributed the drop primarily to mortgage rates
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Mega association emerges in Texas in the aftermath of major merger
Association members voted to approve a merger between the MetroTex Association of Realtors and Collin County Area Realtors, creating a combined association of nearly 40K members
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
Why collaboration and cooperation are the future of real estate
In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively
by Mike Bruce Jul 24