home prices increased in June
Reports released by the FHFA and S&P Dow Jones showed that buyers will likely gain leverage in some markets, while sellers may need to readjust their price expectations as market shifts
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Inman celebrates its 2025 Inman Innovator Award winners
At Inman Connect San Diego, Inman unveiled the winners of its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry
by Inman Aug 1
Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market
Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6% last week compared to the week before
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Pending home sales fell MOM and YOY in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means as buyers navigate wider economic fears
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Slowing price growth still doesn't open doors for homebuyers
Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in 2 years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Nation’s largest MLS platforms experience compromised access
FlexMLS and Matrix provide software to major multiple listing services. A recent event forced users to reset their passwords — and prompted words of caution from experts
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales
Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6% annually. Experts attributed the drop primarily to mortgage rates
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists
Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry
by Inman Jul 15
Mortgage rate drop unlikely after steady June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37K jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Economists say rates will likely stay elevated, keeping homebuyers sidelined
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs
CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Jun 18
How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves
Opinion
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what's best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write
by Hans Wydler AND Steve Wydler May 19
Council of Multiple Listing Services hires Rene Galicia as its first COO
CMLS anticipates Galicia's expertise in MLS policy will help guide members 'through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market
Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30