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
25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
Forecasters see strong economy keeping a lid on 2025 home sales
According to Inman's 2025 economic outlook, a soft landing for the economy would mean home prices keep rising and mortgage rates settle in at around 6%, with sales varying widely by region
by Matt Carter Dec 30
Top 5 predictions for 2025 from Windermere's principal economist
Opinion
Despite the setbacks we saw this year, 2025 will likely see many of the same trends come true that were initially predicted for 2024, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Dec 30
Brad Inman: The real estate industry is 'awash in change'
Founder Brad Inman looks back at the scandals and struggles of 2024 and ahead to greater transparency and accountability in 2025
by Brad Inman Dec 24
Mortgage rates ease a bit on November inflation surprise
Core inflation rose less in November than had been expected, in part because housing costs rose at a slower pace, Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief US Economist Samuel Tombs said
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Mike DelPrete looks at the industry through the lens of probability
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how to tap into the power of probability with industry analyst Mike DelPrete
by Inman Dec 20
Existing-home sales surge to highest level in more than 3 years
Existing-home sales rose 6.1% annually in November while 3 out of 4 US regions saw increases from 2023, according to new data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 19
Fed cuts again, but mortgage rates climb on 2025 inflation worries
Bond market investors who fund most mortgages focus on the latest dot plot, which shows Fed policymakers only expect to bring short-term rates down by half a percentage point in 2025
by Matt Carter Dec 18
Homebuyers show readiness to pounce when mortgage rates dip
Requests for purchase loans picked up last week during a short-lived drop in rates, MBA survey shows, helped by gradually improving inventory conditions and economic outlook
by Matt Carter Dec 18
Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash
Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds
by Matt Carter Dec 17
In 2024, VCs focused on 'quality over quantity': CRETI
In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1B in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16
Fannie Mae forecasts 'significant regional variation' in 2025 sales
'From an affordability perspective, we think 2025 will look a lot like 2024,' Fannie Mae chief economist says, but with more inventory in Sun Belt states, Mountain West and Pacific Northwest
by Matt Carter Dec 16
Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says
Older Americans are increasingly purchasing homes in areas with a high incidence of climate-associated risk factors compared to younger adults, according to a recent Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 16
Renters feel less connected to their neighbors than homeowners
Redfin commissioned a survey of more than 1,600 renters and homeowners and found millennial and Gen-Z homeowners were most likely to feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Make more money in 2025. 5 ways to raise your average sales price
Looking for strategies to increase your average sales price and break into the luxury niche? Jimmy Burgess offers 5 real-world examples designed to inspire
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 13