Inflation is surging again: What it means for the housing market
Top economists: Consumer price inflation could hit 6% by mid-year
by Nick Pipitone May 15
What does a new Fed chair mean for real estate agents?
Industry leaders weigh in on what Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation means for mortgage rates
by Jessi Healey May 13
Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed chair. Explore his tenure with our interactive timeline
Jerome Powell is set to step down this week after a particularly eventful tenure
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
The Iran war has the Fed reconsidering rate hikes — and more divided than ever
The rate relief buyers were waiting for may not be coming
by Nick Pipitone May 4
Jerome Powell
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee were split 8-4
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29
DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair
The move removes a Senate hold on Trump's Fed chair nominee
by Jessi Healey Apr 24
Fed chair confirmation
Opinion
Learn more about Trump's Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh and his family fortune
by Lee Davenport Apr 22
Home price growth hits slowest pace since 2012: Redfin
Buyer's markets expanded to 38 major metros in March as demand softened
by Jessi Healey Apr 21
America's debt problem could keep mortgage rates high
When Washington borrows more, homebuyers pay more, and the math may only get worse
by Jessi Healey Apr 13
The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here's what that means for agents
Policymakers raised the possibility of increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected
by AJ LaTrace Apr 9
real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at key numbers to know
by Jeff Tucker Mar 23
Bess Freedman cautions 'vigilance' with private listing networks
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event
President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability
Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair
The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28