Can tariff walkbacks keep the economy humming? Economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration's potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed
by Jeff Tucker May 22
Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast
While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take
by Matt Carter May 21
It's all a cycle: Boom, bust, rebound, Roben Farzad says
Roben Farzad took the stage at Inman On Tour Miami and struck a rare balance between realism and resilience: We're living in uncertain times, but history has shown that people adapt
by Richelle Hammiel May 20
The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand
Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Builders pull back from new construction once again in April
Builders are navigating a complex mix of elevated costs, rising mortgage rates and waning consumer confidence, which is weighing heavily on the market
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation's capital
Active listings in Washington, DC, have surged 25.1% year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2%, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down
The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first 3 months of 2025. That number represents a 4% year-over-year increase
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Realtor.com teams up with Reba McEntire for ad campaign
The campaign features McEntire advising would-be homebuyers in sitcom-like scenarios. It's also the largest such campaign in the portal's history
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Buy now; hesitation creates opportunity, Barbara Corcoran says
In a recent TikTok video and appearance on Fox & Friends, real estate veteran Barbara Corcoran made it clear: economic hesitation is exactly why it's a good time to buy real estate
by Richelle Hammiel May 1
A 'herky jerky' start to the spring buyer season isn't deterring agents
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better
by Marian McPherson May 1
Pending home sales jump as buyers eye lower mortgage rates
Contract signings jumped 6.1% in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 30
Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs
Existing-home sales dropped by 5.9% from February and by 2.4% from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Tariff fears trigger gloomy consumer sentiment: Economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now
by Jeff Tucker Apr 21
1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs
Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24% of US adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Apr 17