America’s housing affordability crisis isn’t cyclical. It’s structural
Opinion
Although the forces shaping affordability are outside of your control, clients need your advice
21st Century Road to Housing
Opinion
This bill is a slow build, not a switch that just got flipped
by Darryl Davis Jul 22
Realtor.com ranks the South as the best region for starter homes
Robust inventory helps, but the overall picture for 1st-time buyers is still grim
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
Why 87% of homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage last year
Bankrate data reveals the typical 2025 homebuyer overpaid by $3,343 a year
by Nick Pipitone Jul 16
First-time homebuyers are still buying — just not as many of them
Newrez data shows 1st-time buyer share sliding since 2022
by Nick Pipitone Jul 8
NAREB president talks about private listing networks and the history of MLS exclusion
In his first Inman Interview, National Association of Real Estate Brokers President Ashley Thomas talks housing equality, technology and why private listing networks harm Black buyers and sellers
by Marian McPherson Jun 19
13 states cut income taxes in 2026. Here's what it means for housing
Most states cutting income taxes are growing. That's not a coincidence
by Nick Pipitone Jun 2
Compass Zillow MLS
Major players are jockeying for control, while agents and buyers are left holding the bag
by Christy Murdock Jun 1
'Moving sideways': How homebuyers are stretching their dollar in today's market
Forget the lifestyle pitch. Buyers are following the financing
by Nick Pipitone May 29
Home affordability hits new lows as buyers pull back
Purchase lending dropped to a 12-year low in Q1 and pending sales fell for a 2nd straight week
by Jessi Healey May 28
Zillow op ed Compass private listings
Opinion
Compass' answer to the affordability crisis is to make housing feel more scarce
by Mischa Fisher May 27
S&P report dashes hope that 2026 will be a 'rebound' year
New data shows that home prices in many large markets just dipped
by Marian McPherson May 26
Judge orders MRED to restore Zillow's access to all Chicagoland home listings
The judge granted a temporary restraining order requiring MRED to restore Zillow's access
by Taylor Anderson May 22
Breezy CEO James Harris: Uncertainty creates opportunity for prepared agents
Harris says buyers waiting for rates to fall may be making a costly mistake
by Nick Pipitone May 22
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 396-13 no longer includes regulations on build-to-rent
by Marian McPherson May 20