A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae expect mortgage rates to keep falling, a 'significant shift' in expectations that could free homeowners from the so-called 'lock-in effect'
Does the rapid slowdown in the economy mean a recession is now inevitable in the new year, or is a 'soft landing' still possible? Economists are divided on the nation's economic outlook for 2024
Voters are set to decide whether to increase the tax paid on real estate sales above $1M. Landlords and business groups say referendum violates the state constitution
J. Michael Issa of B. Riley Financial is alleging in a lawsuit filed in LA Superior Court last month that the city reneged on its word that permits on the property's building site were still active
Zillow is once again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot
After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there's no buying spree — yet
The membership of the National Association of Realtors shrank by 1.7% last year as the trade group weathered a tough market and major lawsuits
With the acquisition of Weidel Real Estate, the New Jersey-centered Corcoran Group franchisee is adding 180 agents and seven new offices to its ranks as it breaks into the Pennsylvania market
Recent decline in rates is 'some cause for optimism,' but requests for purchase loans are still down 12% from a year ago, latest MBA lender surveys show
Kevin Ford achieved viral status for never missing a day of work during 27 years and was able to purchase his first home through a subsequent fundraising campaign
Sexual harassment, abortion rights, and discussions on the economy, personal finance, and pop culture: Women dominated the conversation and the economy this year, Rachael Hite writes
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman writes that in the 50 years since passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, women have become an intergenerational economic powerhouse
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
As real estate dives into the new year, 14 of the industry's top leaders looked back on mortgage rates, slow sales, antitrust suits, NAR drama and other headline-making stories from 2023