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
Gino Blefari out as HomeServices CEO, Chris Kelly promoted
Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than 5 years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
In 2024, a record 39K single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5% jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 7
Existing-home sales dip in January but maintain annual growth
Existing-home sales fell 4.9% in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08M. Despite the month-over-month decline, sales were still 2% higher than a year ago
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 21
No, the Washington DC housing market isn't crashing amid layoffs
A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation's capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it's mostly business as usual in DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
Over the 4 weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the US have jumped 7.9% from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2% and 3.8%, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 28
Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Here's the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025: Pulse
This year, you anticipate some real estate struggles from market forces, competition and the lock-in effect of high interest rates
by Inman Jan 15
Brad Inman: Be decisive, practice self-care and be present
To get through the industry's perfect storm, the Inman News founder told ICLV attendees to 'think big [and] act big, because the goddamn problem is very big'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Investors nabbed over a quarter of low-cost homes sold in Q4
Although 26% of low-cost homes were purchased by investors during the last three months of 2023, the share of homes bought by investors fell
by Ben Verde Feb 14