Compass clash, AI fears and industry shocks: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 13
Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 6
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
Compass-Anywhere, Gary Keller, eXp earnings: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 27
real estate investing
Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market
by Jeff Sibel Feb 24
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now
by Jeff Tucker Feb 18
How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
inflation is changing buyer behavior
Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Jan 13
Latest Consumer Price Index data leaves door open for March rate cut
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool, a March rate cut may be in the cards
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
DOJ investigates Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell issued a warning on Sunday that the Fed's independence was under threat of political intimidation, as evidenced by grand jury subpoenas served to the bank by the DOJ
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound
Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a 5th consecutive week to the lowest level since October as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6%, MBA lender surveys show
by Matt Carter Jan 7
He's been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here's who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more
by Matt Carter Dec 31
Why the Federal Reserve won't bend to 'THE TRUMP RULE' in 2026
The next Fed chair may be more receptive to the president's calls for rate cuts, but they'll have to convince other central bank policymakers to give up their independence
by Matt Carter Dec 24
Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
Mortgage demand dips as Fed signals cautious approach to rates
Homebuyer demand is still stronger than a year ago, but seasonal shifts have pushed the mix of business toward refinancing, which accounted for 59% of loan applications last week
by Matt Carter Dec 17