Why the spring housing market rebound never happened
Manage expectations, stay close to your clients and build the kind of trust that has a long shelf life
by Eric Bramlett Jun 2
Housing found its footing, but hopes for a big year are dashed
Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents see a tough path ahead
by Daniel Houston Jun 1
Spencer Pratt mayoral race
Find out what you can learn from Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral race campaign strategy
by Josh Ries May 26
Another spring, another dud, Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker suggests
The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed
by Daniel Houston May 11
NAR’s Chief Economist: Mortgage rates won’t drop to 3%. Here’s why
Dr. Lawrence Yun unpacks inflation, national debt, oil prices, global conflict and more
Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher
by Daniel Houston Apr 6
Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor
Layoffs are rising across industries, but they are below last year’s totals
by Nick Pipitone Apr 3
How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season
An investor describes rising energy costs as ‘kryptonite’ for the housing market
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
KB Home says the Iran war is already 'weighing on the consumer'
As global conflict escalates, housing demand shows signs of strain
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
open house strategies
Dive deep into 1st impressions, agent conduct, signage, flow and communication
by Darryl Davis Mar 12
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
Donald Trump
Opinion
The real estate industry has survived recessions, financial crises, pandemic shutdowns and rate spikes. Darryl Davis writes that a commitment to genuine service is the reason
by Darryl Davis Feb 20
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker
Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel's December survey
by Daniel Houston Jan 5
Zillow lawsuit raises big questions for the real estate industry
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
by Derek Carlson Dec 9