Real Estate Markets & Economy
Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and the lack of will for solving affordability challenges
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
Mike Kobeissi said district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the landlord had rented out the property at a reduced rate once it became known the renters were wildfire victims
Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community while also sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025
Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth
President Trump has promised to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its 16-year conservatorship. However, the road to privatization may be more perilous than expected
Mortgage rates are hovering near a 'key psychological level' of 7%, a likely factor in slow pace of applications for refinance and purchase mortgages, MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni warns
President Trump's 2nd term is a chance to overturn Obama-era housing discrimination policies. Housing advocates fear Trump will succeed, undermining 56 years of fair housing progress
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate pros to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes
Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September