More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows there's greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
Weak jobs report drags down stock indexes — and mortgage rates
August payroll report includes 'huge downward revisions' to previous estimates of June and July job growth, renewing recession worries and prospects for aggressive Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Sep 6
Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty
The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long & Foster have officially joined eXp Realty, the brokerage announced
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 6
Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career
Amid economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and significant stock market declines, real estate pros must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes
by Victoria Kennedy Sep 6
Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?
Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election
by Bernice Ross Sep 6
Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention
Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes
As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite
The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0% interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have risen
Nearly half of NYC's out-of-state buyers come from these locations
Although NYC residents made the majority of home purchases in 2024, nearly half of out-of-state buyers came from New Jersey, California and Florida
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 5
Mortgage rates are tumbling again as job openings hit 18-month low
Bond market investors who fund most mortgages are already certain the Fed will slash rates this month. The question has become how much will policymakers cut on Sept. 18, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18?
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Data points to another mortgage boom if rates continue to tumble
If mortgage rates fall by another percentage point, ICE Mortgage sees homebuyers' monthly payment dropping by $236 and nearly 7.2 million homeowners 'in the money' for a refinance
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Why onsite management will remain essential to multifamily
Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that's something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Sep 4
Ryan Serhant on 'Owning Manhattan', bold moves, branding
In an exclusive interview, the SERHANT. founder talks real estate reality and what it’s like to build a brokerage brand under the pressure of the spotlight
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group eyes UK's biggest real estate portal
Murdoch's Australia-based News Corp subsidiary announced on Monday that it was considering a cash and stock offer for the UK's largest real estate portal
by Taylor Anderson Sep 3
Real estate agents lament dud of a summer: Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents as down as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
July inflation reading trims the odds of a big September rate cut
PCE price index shows inflation continued to cool in July, but at a gentle enough pace that Fed policymakers are now seen as likely to only bring rates down by a hair in September
by Matt Carter Aug 30