Mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment impact outlook
Estimates launch as national land inventory sits 23.6% below pre-pandemic levels
Contract signings climbed month over month despite elevated mortgage rates
A new White House report puts the shortage at 10M homes, but estimates vary widely
NAR's March report shows sales slipping, while the median home price hit a record high
Coastal markets surge, Sun Belt metros cool, as buyers push back on prices and mortgage rates
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher
Agents who stay engaged and deeply connected to their local market continue to outperform
Google search trends suggest mounting homeseller frustration
Margins are down, deals are tougher, but experienced flippers aren’t backing off
Sub-6% rates improved affordability but couldn't overcome economic and political headwinds
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season