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
Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
Realtor.com's August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market. The report also indicates economic headwinds are suppressing sales
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Two people having the price reduction conversation in a home.
Coach Verl Workman outlines how to fix what real estate agents say when the home isn’t selling and what the homeowner hears when the agent speaks
by Verl Workman Sep 9
These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
Modest gains help agents see path to recovery: Client Pipeline Tracker
Homebuyers are still only dipping their toes back into the market. But it's enough for agents to feel cautiously optimistic again about the year ahead — and dream a little bigger
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
real estate market anxiety
Opinion
From climate change to economic uncertainty, Carl Medford writes, these are the factors causing real estate market anxiety for potential buyers and sellers
by Carl Medford Sep 8
people in line for job interview
Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Fed will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least 3 quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year
by Matt Carter Sep 5
A woman in front of a home asking herself the rent vs. buy question.
Find out how to help potential homebuyers navigate the market, Bernice Ross writes, while dispelling myths that might be keeping them from moving forward
by Bernice Ross Sep 5