7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences
When highlighting a home's features, Luke Babich writes, don't forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners
by Luke Babich Jul 4
Mortgage rate drop unlikely after steady June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37K jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Economists say rates will likely stay elevated, keeping homebuyers sidelined
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many brokerages have used joint ventures to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention
by Phillip Cantrell Jul 3
Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers
Requests to refinance are up 40% from a year ago, but uncertainty 'continues to hold homebuyers out of the market,' Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jul 2
Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US's largest markets
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with some metros seeing active inventory double vs 2019
by Marian McPherson Jul 2
FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Bill Pulte made his pitch in a statement on Wednesday. The FHFA director and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
Here's how you think the private listings battle will play out: Pulse
Inman readers weigh in on private listings, portal wars and the way current controversies will play out for agents and the clients they serve
by Inman Jul 2
Yes, it's a 'big, beautiful bill'  — for the real estate industry at least
Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk
by Matt Carter Jul 2
California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects
by Marian McPherson Jul 1
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains, economists say
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines
Serve your clients so well that they can't help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes
by Amy Stockberger Jun 28
Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers
As negotiations continue, 2 closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the US could soon face the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation
by Matt Carter Jun 27
New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The 2 laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist
NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27