New inflation data gives mortgage rates room to keep coming down
With inflation continuing to inch closer to the Fed's 2% goal in August, bond market investors are getting more confident that the central bank will continue to cut rates aggressively in November
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Inman Power Wheels: The final showdown for best agent auto
All month long, you've been narrowing the field from an initial Sweet 16. Now it's time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown: The Toyota 4Runner or BMW 5-Series
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In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut
by Jeff Tucker Sep 27
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
'The fever has broken': Action steps for agents after rate cuts
A market where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. It's time to be the source of information and professionalism
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
Mistake halts California warehouse project — after demolition of homes
More than 100 homes have already been razed to make room for shipping warehouses. But a judge last week ruled that the county violated environmental regulations when it approved the project
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Homebuyer demand hardly budged as mortgage rates hit 2024 lows
While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week's Fed rate cut
by Matt Carter Sep 25
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes this spring
If you have listings that need to move, Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold this spring
by Carl Medford Sep 25
New-home market a 'bright spot' as annual sales rise 9.8%
New-home sales rose 9.8% YOY to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716K in August. However, an influx of existing-home inventory could pose a challenge to new-home sales into the fall
by Marian McPherson Sep 25
Mom-and-pop flippers make the dream of homeownership a reality
Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business
by Bernice Ross Sep 25
Home prices remained relentless in July, even as growth slowed
Home prices continued to break records in July, according to reports released by S&P Dow Jones and FHFA on Tuesday. Some economists said lower rates may fuel demand, pushing prices higher
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Fears of a widespread commission shift are unfounded. Here's why
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Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential
by Eric Bramlett Sep 24
Fall market preview: Rate cuts have finally arrived — is the recovery on?
It will take more than recent rate cuts for a recovery in home sales to gain traction, a new analysis of market data and economic forecasts suggests. Intel explores what's at stake for the fall market
by Daniel Houston Sep 23