The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Builders pull back from new construction once again in April
Builders are navigating a complex mix of elevated costs, rising mortgage rates and waning consumer confidence, which is weighing heavily on the market
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate
From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market
by Jessi Healey May 15
Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize
With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18% from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty, MBA lender survey finds
by Matt Carter May 14
Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold
The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95M and $3.25M, respectively
by Lillian Dickerson May 14
Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones
After the LA wildfires destroyed more than 16K structures, thousands of families were left without homes. Now, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in to meet the urgent need
by Richelle Hammiel May 13
Lesson Learned: Do what's right for everyone (including yourself)
Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success
by Christy Murdock May 13
Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy
The best agents are market-savvy, but they're even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here's how to improve your perception
by Kevelyn Guzman May 13
Agents' iron commission grip slips slowly in spring: Intel Index survey
Most agents feel like they have compensation talks under control. But as the busy season ramped up, Intel Index survey results suggest homebuyers and sellers alike made only incremental gains
by Daniel Houston May 12
Concierge Auctions CEO: 'Days on market are not your friend'
For luxury properties that exceed 180 days on market, the stats are grim. Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers shared with Inman how real estate agents can combat those pesky days on market
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
5 daily habits for real estate agents
Consistent action focused on the right activities translates into professional success
by Jimmy Burgess May 10
Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums
Over 55% of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Tarrifs; renovations
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Many agents work with sellers to make presale updates or help buyers decide on a home because of its renovation potential. Trump's tariffs could make those pitches harder to land
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home 'by owner' is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you
by Lee Davenport May 9
Compass grew virtually every metric that matters in Q1
Despite a slower housing market, the brokerage's revenue grew 28.7% year over year in Q1 while transactions rose 27.8%
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Home prices kept rising in Q1 but fewer cities saw double-digit gains
Nearly 85% of all US metro areas saw year-over-year price increases for single-family existing homes, down from 89% in the final quarter of 2024, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel May 8