53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it's not a crash
More than half of US homes have dropped from their peak value, according to Zillow. However, the statistic isn't dire as it seems, with the majority of homes holding their value between sales
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever
Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
Commissions held up in Year 1. Would a seller's shift upend them?
As they compete among themselves for affordability-constrained homebuyers, fewer sellers are even attempting a hardline stance on the buyer-side commission, the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey finds
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
15% of homebuyers 'ghosted' homesellers in September
Negotiation headaches and economic jitters are pushing homebuyers to walk away from contracts at higher rates, according to Redfin's latest. Cancellations are highest in Texas in Florida
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for 'the driver's seat'
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? 3 real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues
The share of mortgaged homeowners with rates of at least 6 percent has risen to nearly 20 percent, Redfin said, signaling the potential end of a years-long 'lock-in effect'
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top
The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
TikTok's Brownstone Whisperer
New York City-based real estate broker and developer Mark O'Brien shares his formula for success on TikTok, where he's amassed 71K followers who follow his rugged renovations
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
New listings grew 276% last week — but it's not enough
Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7% to 6.4% in 1 week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales as homebuyers struggle with affordability
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’
From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for buyers and sellers
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Pending home sales fell MOM and YOY in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means as buyers navigate wider economic fears
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
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
How an Oklahoma agent turned a $35 list price into marketing magic
The share of ultra-low listing prices is up 24% since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic
by Marian McPherson Jul 22