Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?
New survey of thousands of US consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse
by Daniel Houston Jul 28
Are commissions still falling? What Intel's watching in weeks ahead
Upcoming financial filings may offer more clues about the longer-term trajectory for commissions under the settlement environment. Here's where things stand today
by Daniel Houston Jul 21
Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others
by Daniel Houston Jul 17
Inman Market View: See how your local real estate data stacks up
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team helps track the course of 500 local housing markets in this new monthly series
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Jun 16
Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker
As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact their businesses, they're increasingly open to rosier possibilities, a new Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data shows 3 regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges
by Daniel Houston Dec 4
Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs
This week Intel explores the financial data behind 3 real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage
by Daniel Houston Dec 2
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25
Why real estate is struggling to keep up with a rising US economy
The nation's real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of the year. But with falling sales and tapering price growth, agents could be forgiven for feeling left out
by Daniel Houston Nov 20
The economy is humming along — leaving real estate in the dust: Intel
Brokerages have been plagued by falling sales and tapering price growth, rendering broker fees stagnant at a time when most sectors are enjoying robust gains, according to a new Intel analysis
by Daniel Houston Nov 4
Just letting off steam? Agents lash out at NAR in post-deadline survey
In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving real estate. Will it all blow over?
by Daniel Houston Sep 16
Real estate agents lament dud of a summer: Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents as down as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
What's changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker
Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
Is luxury real estate settlement-proof? These leaders think so
Luxury homebuyers are used to paying big bucks for quality service. That's partly why panelists at Luxury Connect think the NAR settlement won't make a huge splash in the higher price points
by Daniel Houston Jul 29