Making sense of the headlines: What is high-frequency data?
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains how he’s using data from Apple, the TSA, OpenTable and more to keep tabs on economic recovery
by Matthew Gardner Jun 23
6 ways to set buyer and seller expectations for today's housing realities
Although it's hard to know how long this pandemic will last, one thing seems certain — the drive to find the ideal home remains a priority. That's why it's important to let buyers and sellers know what to expect. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Jun 23
Summer outlook: A slowing recovery may wait in the wings
While housing has thus far seen a strong recovery, experts say prices may actually fall later this year. Factors such as unemployment and foreclosures could also weigh down the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Summer outlook: Real estate heads into buying season on firm footing
In our multipart series on the US housing market this summer, Inman's Jim Dalrymple reports that the market hasn't fully returned to normal yet, but a number of metrics including prices and pending sales suggest it has been resilient amid the coronavirus crisis
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
Coldwell Banker CEO on why now is the perfect time to list your home
During a virtual town hall, Ryan Gorman also explained why he doesn't believe the market will see a massive spike in foreclosures
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
Despite pandemic, home improvement spending is on the rise
Year over year, requests for home improvement personal loans increased by 7.8% from the first week of June 2019 to the same week in June 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Growth in US home value slows at greatest monthly rate since 2019
Home values grew by 0.41% month over month in April, and in May that metric dropped to 0.35% — the largest one-month slowdown in more than a year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
10 agents from all across the globe talk about getting back on track
From Australia and Indonesia to South Africa and Thailand, real estate leaders shared the impact COVID-19 has had on their market and what opening back up has looked like
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
New permits and housing starts are finally trending upward
While still below 2019 levels, forward-looking indicators for the housing market are showing some positive signs, according to the US Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17
Online searches for single-family homes hits 4-year high: Redfin
In May, 36% of saved searches created by Redfin.com users were filtered exclusively for single-family homes, up from 33% in February and the highest level its reached in 4 years
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Pulse: How leaders have stepped up in the past few months
This week, our readers tell us the different ways their leaders have provided comfort, support and motivation during this time of uncertainty and hardship
by Inman Jun 16
Take the lead! 8 lead generation strategies to focus on now
If you've lost some of that drive you started 2020 with, it's time to start back up and try some new things. Here are eight lead generation ideas that can help you through today's COVID-19 situation
by Alana Gaddis Jun 16
Making sense of the headlines: Will forbearance turn into foreclosure for homeowners?
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on how homeowners will fare once the forbearance period is over
by Matthew Gardner Jun 16
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., were the three most competitive markets in the U.S. last month, a new report reveals. The report provides further evidence that the pandemic hasn't tanked prices or demand
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15