Canada easing mortgage terms for first-time new homebuyers
Mortgage changes set to take effect Aug. 1 are part of Canadian government's ambitious plan to boost housing construction by 2 million and help renters save up for a down payment
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November
Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns also up in March
by Matt Carter Apr 8
Say farewell to the 'Forever Home'
You need to earn $100K just to afford a starter home. Rachael Hite writes that, like spotting a dodo bird, finding your forever home in today's market might be a thing of the past
by Rachael Hite Apr 4
New homeowners plan to spend 40% of income on repairs: Study
Thumbtack's survey revealed the depths of new homeowner anxiety regarding home repairs. The typical buyer surveyed spent $30K on repairs during their first year of homeownership
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
36% of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll
In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of US homeowners and renters 'feel negatively' about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Falling rates helped drive home price growth in Q4, NAR says
US home prices shot up in 86% of the 221 metropolitan areas tracked by the National Association of Realtors and rose 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Feb 8
How love and politics are impacting homebuyers' decisions
Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers' moves, 2 surveys from Zillow and Redfin reveal politics and romance also play a role
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Home price growth accelerated in November alongside high rates
Home prices increased 5.1% between November 2022 and November 2023, despite falling 0.2% month over month from October
by Ben Verde Jan 30
Ryan Serhant: Real estate has a big problem with chasing trends
The star broker said at Inman Connect New York Tuesday that the industry hasn't fundamentally improved enough, which makes him fear the past's mistakes will be repeated
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Falling mortgage rates should boost home sales: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae economists no longer expect a recession in 2024 and are considerably more optimistic that mortgage rates have additional room to come down below 6%
by Matt Carter Jan 18
How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
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Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
Economic Outlook: Recession may be what drives rates down in 2024
Does the rapid slowdown in the economy mean a recession is now inevitable in the new year, or is a 'soft landing' still possible? Economists are divided on the nation's economic outlook for 2024
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
Buyers' market to usher in 'season of hope' in 2024, Redfin projects
Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin's outlook for 2024
by Ben Verde Dec 5