50-year mortgage
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness
by Darryl Davis Nov 13
Veterans have been 'priced out,' left behind by the housing market
The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
Trump's 50-year mortgage is 'a big nothingburger' for homebuyers
The Trump administration says it's also looking at assumable mortgages and 'ways to give relief' on 5- and 10-year loans, after mortgage experts pan 50-year mortgages as bad deal for borrowers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Former Coldwell Banker CEO on affordability and 'purple' policies
M. Ryan Gorman discusses his work on affordable housing and how he navigates political divides to create effective solutions
by Marian McPherson Oct 31
Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)
US Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing
by Taylor Anderson Oct 29
Pending home sales remain stuck in the mud in September
The National Association of Realtors' monthly report showed that homebuyers are still crippled by economic uncertainty. Recent mortgage rate drops have mostly spurred refinance activity
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
'Signs of deceleration' bedevil US home prices
Home price growth continued to slow in August as buyers expressed trepidation over the economy, despite a healthy supply of inventory and lower mortgage rates
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
existing-home sales
The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
Don't let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown
The government shutdown has tempted some homebuyers to stop paying their student loans. However, that decision could spell disaster for their buying plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Oversupply and undersupply cycles in multifamily housing reveal one undeniable truth: Rent growth and occupancy are driven by supply and demand, not just flashy market narratives
by Michael Zaransky Oct 8
At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional
Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
by Matt Carter Oct 6
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Price growth continues to slow, but economists say that may be good news for the market
Nationally, prices grew at the slowest level since 2023, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller July Index. Although that hurts homeowners now, economists said it hints at a healthier market
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lower mortgage rates were bringing buyers to market. Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall rebound should stay tempered
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29