As recession looms, consumers see tide turning in favor of homebuyers
Fannie Mae finds 81% of Americans think the economy is on the wrong track, but the share of consumers who think it's a good time to buy ticked up in June
by Matt Carter Jul 8
Adwerx lays off 40 employees as company slows new initiatives
Digital marketing company Adwerx is the latest company to announce layoffs, with 40 employees losing jobs on Thursday. Adwerx said the layoffs are the result of scaling back on new initiatives
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
What these eerie parallels to the past 4 real estate market crashes may foreshadow
Opinion
Looking at the history of the last four market downturns indicates turbulent times may be ahead. The best agents and brokers will start preparing now
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Do layoffs at Compass and Redfin signal a looming real estate purge?
The ranks of the real estate industry have swelled over the past decade, but some experts who spoke to Inman believe a trend in the opposite direction may be picking up speed
Compass to cut workforce by 10% amid worsening economy
The layoffs will involve full-time employees, not agents, and come as the housing and stock markets experience a major shift
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 14
What are the odds of a housing bubble? 114 experts weigh in
More than 100 housing experts surveyed by Zillow generally agreed that housing prices won't face a big downturn. But a mild recession may be in play later this year or in 2023, they believe
by Daniel Houston Jun 7
Market shifts, rate hikes and why real estate stocks can't get a break
As real estate enters what one observer called a 'Wile E. Coyote' moment, real estate companies’ share prices continue to struggle amid market uncertainty
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
How to recession-proof your investment portfolio with rentals
Recessions can be nerve-wracking for real estate investors. But several factors make rentals a smart investment in uncertain times
by G. Brian Davis May 17
Homebuyer sentiment hits another new record low
A record low 19 percent of Americans say it's a good time to buy a home, according to a monthly survey Fannie Mae's been conducting since 2010
by Matt Carter May 9
NAR chief economist: We may be in for a 'most unique' recession
Lawrence Yun predicted this year's housing market will see declining sales, rising home prices and an American Dream increasingly out of reach
Berkshire Hathaway sees real estate income plummet
The operator of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices saw net income from real estate fall 75% year over year, according to earnings released at so-called 'Woodstock of Capitalism' this weekend
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Family, staff and hours: 7 sacrifices agents are making amid tough times
As they consider the uncertain future ahead, here's what real estate agents are giving up in their professional and personal lives
'Modest recession' eyed in 2023, Fannie Mae economists predict
Home sales now expected to decline by 7.4% this year and 9.7% in 2023, a dramatic adjustment from March, when Fannie Mae forecast a 4.1% decrease in home sales this year and a 2.7% decrease in 2023
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Famed coach Brian Buffini urges agents not to fear iBuyers
On the RE/MAX R4 stage this week, former RE/MAX agent and famed real estate coach Brian Buffini shared why agents shouldn't worry about iBuyers and why relationships remain supreme
by Marian McPherson Mar 3
Nearly 1 in 5 millennials have given up on homeownership
A new report from Apartment List finds that most millennials have no down payment savings and big disparities by race