Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked
While only 23% of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14% a year ago when mortgage rates were peaking
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker
As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact their businesses, they're increasingly open to rosier possibilities, a new Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
The customer is always right, but what if they've been misinformed?
Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication
by Rachael Hite Dec 9
What real estate agents need to know about cognitive impairment
Senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes that understanding cognitive impairment is about being a trusted guide during one of life's most challenging transitions
by Nikki Buckelew Dec 9
What does the big Compass deal mean for you? The Download
How does Compass' big acquisition of @properties | Christie's International Real Estate change the real estate landscape and the way you do business?
by Christy Murdock Dec 7
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Hiring slows and unemployment rises, boosting odds of Fed rate cut
Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work, the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Nailed it! 7 pricing strategies to help you avoid costly listing pitfalls
Focusing on absorption rates, tier pricing and specific neighborhood trends allows you to price your listings more accurately, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Dec 6
Sustained drop in mortgage rates gets attention of homebuyers
Purchase mortgage demand picks up for the 4th week in a row to highest level since January as rates continue a post-election retreat that could have legs: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Dec 4
3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data shows 3 regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges
by Daniel Houston Dec 4
3 housing market myths that persist post-election
Worried about the election's impact on interest rates and the housing market? According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market are in operation during election years
by Lindsey Harn Dec 3
Tiny home with garage sells out on Amazon after Black Friday buzz
One of the most appealing aspects of the $14K tiny home is its modern, modular design, which is easy to assemble and highly customizable to suit the homebuyer's preferences and lifestyle
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 2
Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs
This week Intel explores the financial data behind 3 real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage
by Daniel Houston Dec 2
Latest inflation data ups the odds of a December Fed rate cut
Progress in taming inflation slowed in October, but futures market investors think the latest numbers increase the odds of another Federal Reserve rate cut next month
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Homebuyer interest surges on slight pullback in mortgage rates
Applications for purchase loans jumped 12% week over week and 52% from a year ago as rates dropped to 6.86%, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory
Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 27