New home sales falter under 'challenging' spring market
New residential sales declined 11.3% annually in April, as buyers wilted amid rising mortgage rates
by Marian McPherson May 28
Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales
Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6% annually. Experts attributed the drop primarily to mortgage rates
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
No, the Washington DC housing market isn't crashing amid layoffs
A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation's capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it's mostly business as usual in DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June
High mortgage rates, slower homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
Mortgage rates fall to 5.10% in biggest drop since 2020
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have dropped 20 basis points in two weeks, the most dramatic decline since April 2020
by Ben Verde May 26