Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We're not there yet
Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, ‘Are we really in a buyer’s market?’
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
Waning buyer activity pushes home price growth to 2-year low
60% of the nation's largest markets saw home prices slip from May to June, with the largest drop happening in Washington DC due to federal layoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
How an Oklahoma agent turned a $35 list price into marketing magic
The share of ultra-low listing prices is up 24% since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
5 money mistakes other agents made (so you don't have to)
Hard-learned lessons about building financial security in a commission-based career
by Amanda Neely Jul 22
IBuyer shares are soaring as investors continue buying frenzy
Both of the money-losing iBuyers had been warned they could face delisting, but investors have taken a fancy to the companies — which have both posted triple-digit gains in July
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21
Stale listing? Here's how to reset, refresh, relaunch: The Download
It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 19
Single-family permits and starts reach 11-month low in June
Negative buyer and builder sentiment matched with growing economic uncertainty to stifle new construction in June, with single-family permits, starts and completions taking the biggest hit
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
As it turns out, ‘Superman’ has always been a real estate movie
In the new box-office blockbuster and past live-action iterations, the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis has always been bent on global land grabs
by Christy Murdock Jul 18
This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same
Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here's how you can help them achieve their real estate goals
by Jessica Dudley Jul 18
'Uber depressed' home sales prompt stark 'red flare' warning from economist
Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump's tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody's economist Mark Zandi said on X
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess
by Chris Pollinger Jul 17
Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others
by Daniel Houston Jul 17
Why indie brokerages still matter
Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run
by Dezireh Eyn Jul 17
Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows
Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report
Inflation moved away from the Fed's 2% target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7% from a year ago, up from 2.3% in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Matt Carter Jul 15