Gain an edge on the fall housing market with Inman Access
Watch the latest Access class featuring Realtor.com's Chief Economist, Danielle Hale, for an informative behind-the-scenes look into what we can expect to see from the fall housing market
by Claire Buzzanca Jul 3
Experts share fall market forecasts and hiring mistakes to avoid
In this week's new Inman Access classes, get insights and predictions on what the upcoming fall housing market may have in store and take a deep dive into how to avoid certain hiring pitfalls
by Claire Buzzanca Jun 29
'Voluntary moves are gone': Why today's buyer looks so different
More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here's what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
A squad of economists is waging a stealth war on America's '30% rule'
The Brooke Amendment — a law otherwise known as 'the 30% rule' that has shaped US housing policy since the 1960s — is in the crosshairs as spending on real estate soars to record heights
by Marian McPherson May 31
Rent peaked where it matters most. Here's what happens next
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what it all means
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
The 2023 housing market: A real estate 'reckoning is at hand'
Economists and other housing experts predict the market will be more balanced among buyers and sellers. Home prices won't change much while mortgage interest rates will continue to dip
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
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All-items inflation rose 7.7% in October — down from September's 8.2%. Although its welcome news, housing economists say it'll take until 2023 for homebuyers to see the savings
by Marian McPherson Nov 10
October saw active listings grow even as new homesellers declined
The month saw active listings grow at a rapid pace even as new homesellers declined annually for the fifth straight month, falling 15.9%, according to a report
by Ben Verde Nov 3
US residential rent growth cools to slowest pace in more than a year
Median monthly rent in the largest metropolitan areas of the United States dropped for a second-straight month in September to $1,759, according data released Thursday by Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Oct 13
Inman's ultimate guide to navigating the topsy-turvy fall housing market
Buyers and sellers face a new reality where bidding wars will be rare, days on market stretch out and markets go from boom to bust (and bust to boom). But don't fear — Inman has you covered
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Home inventory rose at record pace in July, despite fewer new listings
The long-awaited recovery in home inventory is in full swing. It's not being driven by a rise in new listings but by the ongoing slowdown in demand from buyers, according to Realtor.com
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
Homebuyer activity shows pulse as mortgage rates dip below 5%
Redfin's Homebuyer Demand Index rose 7 points during the last week of July, while mortgage purchase applications rose for the first time in 5 weeks, according to new data released Monday
by Ben Verde Aug 8
Real estate investors scooped up record number of homes this spring
Investor purchases made up 9.5% of home purchases nationally in April, just shy of a February peak of 9.7% and an increase of 64% from 2019 levels, according to new data from Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Jul 28
Home sales fall for 5th month as median prices hit record high
Sales of existing homes ticked down 5.4% between May and June, falling 14.2% from a year ago, as median prices rose to $416,000, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jul 20