Case-Shiller Index keeps breaking records as HPI growth curbs pace
S&P CoreLogic's report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since prices in the lower end of the market are rising more quickly than other tiers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Pending starter home sales soar as first-time buyers return to market
Pending sales of starter homes surged 10.2% in July, reaching their highest point since October 2022 as mortgage rates began to decline, according to data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 26
SERHANT. expands in Florida with Naples Concierge Group
The team addition will grow SERHANT.'s reach in Florida beyond existing markets of Miami, Tampa and Delray Beach. The firm has recently added 77 agents across all its markets
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Where listings are bouncing back — and where they're not: Intel
Agents are having very different experiences in the Midwest compared to the coastal South. Intel breaks down 2 years of Realtor.com data to get to the bottom of this split market
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Halfway through 2024, luxury looks stronger than in 2023
Key factors agents will keep an eye on as the year continues include dream home buying trends, elections, the economy and emerging markets, according to new midyear luxury reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Big life moments aren't only factor driving homebuyers in 2024: Poll
Active homebuyers are motivated by numerous factors — including a desire to find a larger or nicer home in this high-rate environment — according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today's market
Women's real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership
by Bobbie Wasserman Aug 23
Offerpad CEO on the company's 4% solution for real estate agents
CEO Brian Bair said in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4% if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
US housing market still 'sluggish' despite existing-home sales gains
Existing-home sales tallied a 1.3% uptick in July following 4 months of declines, according to NAR data released Thursday. However, market headwinds have kept sales sluggish compared to 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Consumer group: Stop trying to 'force' sellers to pay buyer brokers
Doug Miller and Wendy Gilch of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate revealed to Inman on Tuesday the origins of the Moehrl case and warned that agents will be 'under a microscope'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Investors now certain Fed will cut in September. But by how much?
Falling mortgage rates have more homeowners interested in refinancing, but homebuyers are largely staying on the sidelines. Rates may now be poised for a bigger drop
by Matt Carter Aug 21
It will take time for falling rates to translate into sales: Fannie Mae
Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5% this year — to just 4.78M — before surging to 5.19M in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists
by Matt Carter Aug 21
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Bureau of Labor Statistics revises job growth downward by 818K
Numbers suggest that the labor market cooled off much faster than previously thought. The Federal Reserve now has a case to make a bigger cut in interest rates come September
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that 'continue steering'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
US home prices rise 0.2% in July, slowest growth since January 2023
The slow price growth is attributed to a shortage in housing inventory and limited buyer competition, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 20