existing-home sales
The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
Mortgage rates just hit a new 2025 low. They might be stuck there.
MBA forecasts rates will probably stay right where they are now in 2026, as investors have already priced in future Fed rate cuts. But look for 3 years of steady growth in home sales ahead
by Matt Carter Oct 22
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the 'favorable' housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers
by Jeff Tucker Oct 22
5 data-backed tips for leading your clients through 2025
In this episode of Corr Values, Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen sits down with Amy Corr to break down today’s data and how to use it to guide clients through uncertainty with confidence
by Amy Corr Oct 21
Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost.
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
The ‘rate lock-in’ barrier is cracking — and not where you might expect
More working US adults are gearing up for a potential home search now than at this time last year. Intel digs into fresh results from the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey to explain what might push a new wave of brokerage clients to market in the months to come
by Daniel Houston Oct 20
foreclosures are on the rise
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Oct 19
Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
by Matt Carter Oct 17
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
A couple sitting around a table with their real estate agent with pumpkins in the background to signify low-inventory market strategies for fall.
Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these 7 key tips
by Luke Babich Oct 16
Mortgage rates ebb as Powell hints at end of 'quantitative tightening'
Fed chair dismisses suggestion that central bank could resume its purchases of mortgage-backed securities to bring down mortgage rates and improve housing affordability
by Matt Carter Oct 15
A house with Ben Franklin peeking over the roof to signify down payment assistance education.
Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible, Doreen Spagnuolo writes
by Doreen Spagnuolo Oct 9
5 ways real estate agents can attract, and keep, buyer clients
At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold
The FHA's Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are 'operational but with limited services,' HUD said in bulletin to lenders
by Matt Carter Oct 8