real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker analyzes the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker May 22
The Iran War's impact on the US housing market, explained
The economic shocks are compounding. The housing market is paying the price
by Nick Pipitone May 4
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
KB Home says the Iran war is already 'weighing on the consumer'
As global conflict escalates, housing demand shows signs of strain
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025
Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
The latest data doesn’t yet reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran conflict
by Nick Pipitone Mar 23
Fed holds interest rates steady amid inflation, Iran conflict
The committee said it would continue to monitor financial and international developments
by Katie Passantino Mar 18
Carl Medford
Carl Medford writes about the factors that are keeping the real estate market in a holding pattern
by Carl Medford Mar 18
Mortgage applications plummeted more than 10% last week
Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets
Big funding rounds continue to shape the proptech investment landscape
by Nick Pipitone Mar 6
The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers
As negotiations continue, 2 closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the US could soon face the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation
by Matt Carter Jun 27
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for 3 key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market
As millennials, Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions
by Lindsey Harn Jun 20