7 ways another recession will shape a generation of real estate agents
This is the season where the strong will get stronger. Do the work and you will be one of the ones who comes out stronger on the other side
by Jimmy Burgess May 4
Mike DelPrete on the perils of hurting for cash in a down market
Brokerages and emerging disruptors alike dipped into savings as revenues declined late last year. Industry analyst Mike DelPrete spoke exclusively to Intel about the options at their disposal
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Will spring be a bust? 4 decades of housing data tell a complex story
Past periods of high inflation and high rates — be it in 1979, 1980 or 1990 — have caused the housing market to stall. But they also didn't crush it forever, according to an Inman analysis
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 28
Bank turmoil could spark 'modest' recession in second half of year
Fannie Mae economists say downturn won't rival the 2008 financial crisis, but jumbo mortgages and construction loans could get scarce if small and midsized regional banks tighten
by Matt Carter Mar 24
Mortgage rates nosedive in fallout from Silicon Valley Bank failure
Bank failures and slowdown in wage growth have forecasters thinking the Federal Reserve will back off from aggressive rate hike campaign when it meets next week
by Matt Carter Mar 13
2023 may sink some agents — and that may not be a bad thing
Economic downturns have historically shrunk the number of practicing Realtors. But those who stick around can end up doing even more deals, economists told Inman Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
RE/MAX's keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions
As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
Home prices are looking softer to Fannie Mae economists
National home prices are projected to fall 6.7% over the next 2 years, with sales also expected to drop 21% this year to a level not seen since 2010, Fannie Mae forecasters said
by Matt Carter Jan 20
Brokerage executives predict falling profits, economic decline in 2023
Real estate leaders are pessimistic about the state of the economy, but nevertheless upbeat about their ability to take share in a chaotic market, according to a new survey from Delta Media Group
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Mauricio Umansky: 'Something exciting happens every time I wake up'
In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency's founder and CEO told Inman he's always working but finds ways to unwind with his family
Homes could get more affordable even if prices don't come down
Homebuyer affordability could improve by 9% by the end of next year if mortgage rates continue to fall and home prices plateau as expected, First American economist predicts
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Sink or swim? That's up to the agents
Opinion
Ask your agents whether they believe your brokerage is a value-added commodity for them, or if your competitors look equally attractive
by John Aaroe Dec 23
Improved mortgage rate outlook could bode well for home sales
Fannie Mae economists not quite as gloomy about 2023 home sales outlook as mortgage rates retreat from 2022 highs and with potentially more room to ease
by Matt Carter Dec 19
Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds
Home prices could fall by 8%, but rising mortgage rates and a 'mild recession' will blunt the savings in buyers' pockets, according to Capital Economics' new US Housing Market Outlook
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
As Fed walks a tightrope, the balance may swing on housing
Central bank policymakers are trying to tame inflation while avoiding a deep recession. The home market could throw a wrench in those plans
by Daniel Houston Nov 16