A significant worsening of present-day client pipelines in November took real estate agents by surprise. Intel examines how likely it is that the trend will hold up
Despite using AI more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says
Opinion
Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores 5 takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology
In predicting that mortgage rates will drop below 6% next year, economists at Fannie Mae are more optimistic about growth and less worried about inflation than their MBA counterparts
The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Fed is expected to slash rates several times this year and next, even as tariffs fuel inflation
With 7.24M Americans out of work in July and payroll growth slowing to an average of 35K jobs a month, the Fed is expected to pivot from fighting inflation to preserving jobs
Home prices are holding up in the Midwest and Northeast, but have come down from a year ago in more than 70% of Western markets and 40% of Southern markets
Side's Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits
With Trump's Aug. 1 trade deal deadline looming, new readings on consumer confidence show would-be homebuyers may be getting less fearful that tariffs will tank the economy
As negotiations continue, 2 closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the US could soon face the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation
NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego
While purchase loan demand was still up 18% last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales after unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts
Opendoor's stock has spent months in precarious territory. The company has now received a notice from Nasdaq after its share price fell below $1 for 30 consecutive business days
A surge in the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May made the preliminary numbers from a similar U of M survey look 'far too negative,' one economist told clients Tuesday
With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18% from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty, MBA lender survey finds