Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires
As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren't making offers
Homebuyers began the new year with more home tours; however, Redfin says elevated mortgage rates have stopped them from signing contracts
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
Mortgage demand crumbles as rates are on the rise again
With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds
by Matt Carter Jan 8
LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires
LA agents told Inman they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the 'catastrophic' toll the wildfires were taking on the community and market
The real estate trends you're watching in 2025: Pulse
Here's what you're looking at to make sense of the 2025 real estate market's potential
by Inman Jan 8
Would-be homebuyers are still looking for conditions to improve
Americans are more hopeful that the economy is on the right track than they were a year ago, but only 1 in 5 thought December was a good time to buy a home, Fannie Mae surveys show
by Matt Carter Jan 7
DOJ adds major landlords to antitrust lawsuit against RealPage
Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstone’s LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices — to the detriment of 'millions' of renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
34% of homeowners say they'll never sell their home: Redfin
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates have pushed turnover rates to the lowest level in decades. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are most likely to say they'll never move
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Pent-up demand, 'she-elites,' new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025
Luxury 'is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,' Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's Michael Altneu said in the brand's annual luxury trend report released on Monday
In closing days of 2024, a boost in buyers: Client Pipeline Tracker
A growing pool of buyers — and an increasingly optimistic cohort of agents — may signal a boost in the next batch of home-sale numbers, Intel Index survey results suggest
by Daniel Houston Jan 6
5 ways to embrace minimalism to save money and your sanity in 2025
Forget 'spend money to make money.' Start cutting back, saving and making do so you can prioritize financial wellness and peace of mind, consultant Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 6
Amazon debuts $47K luxury tiny home with rooftop deck
On the heels of its Black Friday success, Amazon has listed another luxury tiny home for $47K. The home has a sunroom, rooftop deck and customizable floor plan for up to 4 bedrooms
by Marian McPherson Jan 3
New listings rise while high rates tamp down homebuyer demand
New listings rose 8% toward the end of the year, but high mortgage rates and home prices have kept buyers on the sidelines as homes spend more time on market, reports say
by Taylor Anderson Jan 3
existing-home sales
In November, active listings rose 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 2
Home prices hit new highs in 2024. These 2 factors could ease the pain 
Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall
by Matt Carter Jan 2
QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?
Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 31