Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4% last month, but the impact of tariffs probably won't start showing up in the data until May
by Matt Carter Apr 10
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Maybe the real estate market's not so screwed after all
As Trump's tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4% and $30,250 in Q4. The biggest gains came from the Northeast and Midwest
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 9
Here are your best tighten-your-belt tips for agents in 2025: Pulse
These are the costs that can be cut to get on a firmer fiscal footing so that you can feel better no matter which way the economic pendulum swings
by Inman Apr 9
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
In 2024, a record 39K single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5% jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 7
How rent control policies are reshaping multifamily investments
Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector
by Michael Zaransky Apr 7
How to lead through market uncertainty with facts, not fear
We don’t control interest rates or government layoffs, broker Thai Hung Nguyen writes. But we do control how we lead, educate our agents and build trust in the marketplace
by Thai Hung Nguyen Apr 7
The real estate market is changing: Adapt or get left behind
The way agents succeed is undergoing a profound transformation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Are you adapting and adopting new tools fast enough to keep up?
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 5
Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth
Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Mortgage rates down sharply as tariff worries spark flight to safety
Heightened fears of a trade war and recession have investors convinced the Fed will start cutting rates again in June, a sentiment that gives mortgage rates more room to come down
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Opendoor, Fathom stocks flirt with $1 threshold — and with disaster
Companies that can't keep their shares over $1 risk being delisted from the stock market. Opendoor shares crossed that threshold this week, while Fathom crossed it last month
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations
Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on 'worst offenders' and is in addition to 25% tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3, president says at White House press conference
by Matt Carter Apr 2