RHPI reveals inflation-adjusted metro home values over the years
After adjusting, house prices aren't as hot as they seem
by Britt Chester Jun 30
Why interest rates are going to rise
The short answer: inflation
by Steve Cook May 26
A man pumping up a car tire.
Be very careful with any discussion of inflation with clients
by Lou Barnes May 23
Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates?
Take this questionnaire and find out
by Bernice Ross Apr 25
How fast will interest rates rise, and what will happen to housing?
Productivity is the way we raise our standard of living, and increased productivity is the result of increased savings and investment -- we don’t have either of those
by Lou Barnes Mar 28
Shatter your crystal ball -- here's a better market predictor
Inman Market Intel's comprehensive data opens the door for stronger pricing models
by Bernice Ross Mar 14
Reports on inflation close to Fed target -- what's it mean for rates?
New data released last week contained some surprises
by Lou Barnes Feb 29
CoreLogic’s 5 housing market predictions for 2016
Home sales, prices and rents will rise, while the vacancy rate will stay low
by Amy Tankersley Dec 21
3 reasons tiny homes are next big thing
It's not a trend -- it's a lifestyle
by Daphne Stanford Aug 26
Say goodbye to freakishly low mortgage rates
Markets fear Fed tightening in the face of flat wage growth, falling inflation
by Lou Barnes Mar 6
When Fed raises short-term rates, pray long-term rates don't follow
Housing is already a drag on this economy
by Lou Barnes Feb 27
Greek Band-Aid intercepts interest rate drop
Oil prices should hold inflation down
by Lou Barnes Feb 20
Don't assume strong jobs numbers will trigger Fed rate liftoff
Downward pressure on US long-term rates still very strong
by Lou Barnes Feb 6
Fed affirms plans for rate liftoff, but mortgages are another story
Decline in long-term rates may signal imminent slowdown
by Lou Barnes Jan 30
Lower mortgage rates, courtesy of the 'gnomes of Zurich'
Swiss National Bank's surprise move creates uncertainty about other central banks
by Lou Barnes Jan 16