Hispanic homeownership could hit 50% by 2025 despite 'hostile' market
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals report details impact of inventory shortages on Latino homebuyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 22
More agents are fighting for fewer homes: Here's how to rise to the top
The real estate industry is becoming more competitive, with NAR enrolling a record number of agents in 2021 and inventory dipping below 1M. Four brokers share how to survive choppy waters
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Agents say they're optimistic about 2022 — but COVID questions linger
Published earlier this week, Inman's latest Agent Appreciation survey also revealed that most real estate agents see inventory shortages as one of 2022's biggest challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
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Opinion
From low interest rates to the ongoing pandemic, a number of factors have come together to create the current inventory crisis
by Carl Medford Jan 5
Why tough conversations with buyers can't wait
Luxury agents Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes and Tyler Whitman discuss why sharing bad news with buyers needs to happen as soon as possible
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 26
Homeowners are staying in place longer. What's it mean for agents?
By 2037, the median homeownership tenure will nearly double from 8 years to 15 years. Here's what 11 ERA broker-owners are doing to thrive through the market shift
by Marian McPherson Sep 2
Lumber prices finally drop and the stockpilers prepare to sell
After soaring lumber prices fueled conspiracy theories this spring, and challenged homebuilders faced with an inventory shortage, prices are starting to come down
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Be an off-market pro: 10 tips to find hidden inventory
Opinion
With more buyers competing for fewer homes, it’s more crucial than ever for agents to find ways to stay relevant. And the best way to do that is to bring your clients inventory they didn’t even know existed
by Greg Burns Jun 12
Connecting with Stephanie Anton at The Corcoran Group
Ahead of her speaking engagement at Inman Connect next week, the senior vice president of Corcoran affiliates told Inman the new normal is all about change
Connecting with Keller Williams' CEO: On inventory and an IPO
KW CEO Carl Liebert hinted at Keller Williams' progress toward a stock market debut and talked about how the pandemic will change the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage
'There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it's the only thing holding us back,' the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month
Knowing new construction gives you a competitive edge — here's why
Opinion
The inventory shortage isn’t going to last forever. In the meantime, studying the economy, real estate market statistics and particularly the new home construction process will make you a fierce competitor in today’s market and the future
by Adam Hergenrother May 20
Is the inventory dam about to burst?
Opinion
Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42% of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking
by Bernice Ross May 19
NAR: Housing market is 'topping out' due to inventory shortage
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, reports that the GDP is back to its pre-pandemic peak, consumers are ready to spend their stimulus checks and single-family housing starts are ramping up
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
by Chris Drayer May 6