How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down
Clients don’t need you to have all the answers; they just need to know that you’re there for them and that you’re willing and able to help them navigate rough seas, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 25
5 family-friendly amenities that will make your next real estate sale
By promoting family-friendly amenities, Victoria Kennedy writes, you can make your marketing more irresistible to moms and dads who are ready to become homeowners
by Victoria Kennedy Jun 25
Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3% on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7% annual gain
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24
NAR says lower mortgage rates could help boost sluggish sales. When might that happen?
Amid fighting over the federal funds rate, NAR says home sales were 0.7% lower in May than a year ago as inventory rose to a 4.6-month supply
by Taylor Anderson Jun 23
Christie's Real Estate expands into Traverse City, Michigan
The firm's new office, overseen by broker Ken Kleinrichert, will open in July on South Union Street. Top producers Molly Buttleman and Lydia Wiley will serve as key agents leading sales for the office
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods 'not even close' to bottoming out
Amalfi Estates owner Anthony Marguleas said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there's plenty of room to fall in the Pacific Palisades
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
Despite weak demand, brokerages logged revenue growth this spring
The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
Inman Market View: See how your local real estate data stacks up
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team helps track the course of 500 local housing markets in this new monthly series
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
How homeowners, not builders, are driving Denver's inventory boom
How is Denver out so far in front of the pack? Without a building boom, owners of existing homes are flouting a 'rate lock-in' and weak demand in a way that helps explain a broader national trend
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Housing starts plunge 10% in May to lowest level since 2020
New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 18
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40% of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Jun 16
Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download
As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they've started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace
by Christy Murdock Jun 14