A national home value downturn isn't in our future. Here's why
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the timeline of events that led to the 2007 crash, comparing then and now. Here's why he speculates there's no real reason to expect a widespread, systematic decline in home prices in the foreseeable future
by Matthew Gardner May 26
The catch-22 behind the path to profitability for Compass
Leading industry analysts shared with Inman their evaluations of Compass's earnings and how the path to profitability could impact agents
by Marian McPherson May 14
housing market
The housing market continued to slow this week even as interest rates remain below 3%. Mortgage Bankers Association Economist Joel Kan explains why
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 28
Housing market insanity leaves homeownership rate unchanged
However, the homeownership rate for Black Americans is up year over year in the first quarter of 2021
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 27
Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Apr 27
housing market
Rising mortgage rates cause Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to downwardly revise forecasts
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 19
Beyond the headlines: What to expect with rising mortgage rates
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Mar 30
RE/MAX exec on shifting market: 'Have a savings account'
Nick Bailey also warned agents that there's no 'get rich quick schemes' in real estate at the company's R4 event
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25
Realogy matches biggest quarter in company history
Transaction volume for Realogy's brands soared in the fourth quarter, climbing 45% year over year, according to an earnings report issued Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Feb 23
Beyond the headlines: Sales rise as inventory further wanes
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into February's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Feb 23
New unemployment claims hover above 1M for 11th straight month
New unemployment claims remain sky high, according to data from the US Department of Labor, even as the COVD-19 vaccine becomes more widely available
by Patrick Kearns Feb 4
3 strategies to find listings in inventory-starved markets
Real estate experts Jeff Lobb and Stacie Staub share tips on how to find inventory in today's tight markets at Inman Connect
by Patrick Kearns Jan 26
Beyond the headlines: How will pandemic-driven demand impact sales?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into January's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Jan 26
housing market
Just as the real estate industry suspected, existing-home sales surged in 2020, up 5.9% from the year previous and to a level unseen since the Great Recession, according to new data
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Realogy upsizes capital raise due to high level of interest
The company was seeking to raise $400M but will instead raise $600M due to high demand and the rate the company secured
by Patrick Kearns Jan 7