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
Opinion
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
Affordability, inventory, rates: An economist's 2024 housing outlook
Opinion
Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery
by Matthew Gardner Dec 5
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
Adam Contos reflects on leadership, embracing technology
As part of his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle peers into the mind of a distinguished leader who's helped shape the real estate landscape on a global scale: Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX
by Brandon Doyle Nov 16
The 2023 homebuyer: Wealthier, older and less likely to be white
The median household income of the typical United States homebuyer jumped 22% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new study
by Ben Verde Nov 13
Lack of access to credit keeps Black neighborhoods in rental loop
Access to safe credit building is limited in Black neighborhoods, Zillow reported, highlighting lingering effects of redlining that keep those households renting instead of owning a home
'The new norm is tough': Ivy Zelman on the future of the housing market
In her Inman Connect conversation, Ivy Zelman said she doesn't see the a repeat of 2008, but she also doesn't expect the market to get easier for anyone anytime soon
by Ben Verde Nov 1