US home prices rose in 90% of metro areas in Q3, NAR says
The median price for single-family existing homes increased by 3.1% year over year to $418,700, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranging between 6.08% and 6.95%
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 7
Mortgage rates are soaring on strong September jobs report
With a soft landing seen as more likely, analysts say Fed can be more cautious about the pace of future rate cuts and mortgage rates aren't likely to fall below 6% anytime soon
by Matt Carter Oct 4
Family-owned Louisiana brokerage joins Better Homes and Gardens
Real estate duo James and Justin Rhodes have taken their brokerage, Rhodes Realty, to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Rhodes has 50 affiliates across 7 offices in Louisiana
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Here's how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift
Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes
by Molly McKinley Oct 1
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 25
This Pride Month, show up for LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues
Opinion
Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that Pride Month presents an opportunity for the community and allies to support each other
by Anita Blue Jun 3
Compass acquires 3,100-agent Gulf Coast giant Latter & Blum
Latter & Blum has been an indie for more than 100 years and today boasts more than 3,100 agents. The deal pushes Compass into Louisiana and Mississippi for the first time
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
Fathom Realty continues to grow agent count with rebound in sight
While transactions fell 15% from 2022, Fathom executives said during a Q3 earnings call Wednesday that its flat fee commission split model helped its agent network grow by 13%
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market
Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent
Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 26
Serious mortgage delinquencies could bounce from 17-year low
Early-stage delinquencies have increased for 3 months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to Black Knight's first look at August mortgage data
by Matt Carter Sep 25
FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change
by Ben Verde Sep 21
New class action suit against Grant Cardone says he misled investors
The lawsuit, filed by the daughter of a previous investor, says Cardone misled followers by boasting on social media about their future returns in his real estate fund while downplaying risks
An economist's take on housing prices, affordability, opportunity
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the latest numbers and the markets that still offer affordable options
by Matthew Gardner Aug 21