A new home under construction representing new-home sales
Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652K, which still beat analysts' expectations of a rate of about 630K units
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 25
A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes
For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3K working adults found
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
real estate data tools represented by a map with a pin in it
Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines
by Christy Murdock Aug 25
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the US economy than inflation
by Matt Carter Aug 22
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won't bend on price
by Jeff Tucker Aug 22
urban design
Understanding the principles of urban design can help you help your clients find more than a home; they'll find the setting for a new lifestyle, Jason Haber writes
by Jason Haber Aug 22
Two women in a home in a skills-based real estate market.
The market has shifted. If you’re working the same way you did a year ago, you’re likely getting half the results, coach Verl Workman writes. Talent is rewarded over timing
by Verl Workman Aug 22
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
A for-sale sign posted in front of a residential home
The dip is due to a weak July jobs report, a neutral inflation report and home sale prices moving past their peak as fall approaches. Those factors give buyers significant leverage
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
A listing with a for-sale sign and snow flakes falling to represent a listing that has gone cold or that isn't selling.
If your listing has been sitting on the market for too long, trainer Bernice Ross shares 5 elements of a successful strategy to get it sold
by Bernice Ross Aug 20
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Driving the revised forecast are expectations for slightly cooler economic growth and hotter inflation, which could mean mortgage rates come down a little more slowly
by Matt Carter Aug 19
In this tale of 2 markets, here's the story where you are: Pulse
We asked you to tell us what your market looks like and who has the advantage right now. Here are your responses
by Inman Aug 19
'Construction is in a funk': Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain
The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to battle economic headwinds and cooled buyer demand. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
These 6 maps capture a real estate market in turmoil
A new analysis of Redfin data shows where homes are sitting, where sellers are pulling back and where prices are rising and falling the most amid ongoing slow market
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
rural property to symbolize off-grid and homestead properties
The once-niche appeal of self-sufficient, sustainable and off-grid living is going mainstream. For agents, understanding this buyer can mean new opportunities in a changing market
by Christy Murdock Aug 19