Tariff fears are behind those big swings in consumer confidence
A surge in the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May made the preliminary numbers from a similar U of M survey look 'far too negative,' one economist told clients Tuesday
by Matt Carter May 27
Home price growth rose seasonally in March, but continues to slow
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose by 3.4% on an annual basis, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Home Price Index rose 4%, data released Tuesday shows
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Multifamily’s financial crossroads: What agents need to know
Dr. Jeff Richmond explains how market shifts in the multifamily sector can impact the broader market and your real estate business
by Jeff Richmond May 27
How the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' may impact real estate
The bill was passed in the House on Thursday. Industry players were pleased by its business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
New-home sales climb nearly 11%, but figures may be 'overestimated'
New residential sales increased 10.9% from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 743K units. That's also a 3.3% boost over the April 2024 pace of 719K units
by Richelle Hammiel May 23
Howard Hanna CEO rejects 'the edicts of organized real estate'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, Hoby Hanna said 'blindly adopting' NAR's nationwide MLS policies risks more antitrust litigation — and his company 'can't continue' to comply with CCP
by Andrea V. Brambila May 23
Real Talk: You want more babies? Moms need housing and a village
The game of 'Momopoly,' is big business for America, trainer Rachael Hite writes, and women are no longer interested in playing without meaningful change, more money and safe healthcare
by Rachael Hite May 23
Why the Miami luxury market has boomed amid lower-price slump
Luxury homes continue to sell in big numbers in prime locations throughout Miami, a market where most price points have seen a protracted dip in transactions
by Daniel Houston May 22
Existing-home sales slip again in April even as inventory improves
Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5% from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4M last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel May 22
The feast-or-famine trap: How to take control of your finances
Your commissions represent much more than a paycheck, financial planner Amanda Neely writes. They're the fuel for your business, your personal financial stability and your future security
by Amanda Neely May 22
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Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration's potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed
by Jeff Tucker May 22
Lead With Fire: Weave passion with purpose for a fulfilling business
When passion and purpose align, you become unstoppable. Find out how to cultivate the combination in this new series from Debra Trappen
by Debra Trappen May 22
Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails
Applications for purchase loans fell 5% last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt
by Matt Carter May 21
Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast
While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take
by Matt Carter May 21
Village to take Pope Leo XIV's former home via eminent domain
Weeks before the current owners planned to sell the home in Dolton, Illinois, by auction, the Chicago suburb announced it would take ownership with its eminent domain powers
by Taylor Anderson May 21
A neighborhood with sparkles in the background to signify a hot market or a smart marketing strategy.
In slower markets, agents who are strategic, creative and proactive rise to the top, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. Those who wait for conditions to change get left behind
by Kevelyn Guzman May 21