real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and what it means for the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker Sep 18
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?
New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market, but that light dimmed a bit this summer. Dive into the numbers with Inman Market View
by Daniel Houston Sep 11
These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
American dream of homeownership
Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing
by Stuart Siegel Sep 5
What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers
Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That's according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
A map of China with the Texas flag draped over it
The law prohibits foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land, and from leasing property for more than 1 year
trump and mortgage rates
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed cuts short-term rates
by Matt Carter Aug 28
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
home prices increased in June
Reports released by the FHFA and S&P Dow Jones showed that buyers will likely gain leverage in some markets, while sellers may need to readjust their price expectations as market shifts
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
national debt
Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker Aug 26
A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes
For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3K working adults found
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won't bend on price
by Jeff Tucker Aug 22
A for-sale sign posted in front of a residential home
The dip is due to a weak July jobs report, a neutral inflation report and home sale prices moving past their peak as fall approaches. Those factors give buyers significant leverage
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21