Disappointing economic news hampers early spring market
Economic headwinds and a holiday weekend caused new listings and home tour requests to fall at the end of March, according to Redfin's report. The portal is still bullish on future spring activity
by Marian McPherson Apr 4
Mortgage rates lead to biggest pending sales drop since October
A record one-day jump in mortgage rates on Feb. 2 pushed pending sales down 8 percent — the biggest decline since October, according to Redfin's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
Realtor.com CEO 'loves' heated competition with Homes.com
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 25
Declining mortgage rates bring new-year market thaw: Redfin
Mortgage purchase applications and new listings have improved in recent weeks, thanks to a 25% decline in mortgage rates from October's peak of nearly 8%
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer
For weeks, the eyes of real estate's agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel's monthly real estate sentiment survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying
Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren't declining as quickly, Redfin reports
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines
Pending home sales rose 0.7% from June to July, reversing 7 months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said on Friday
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Gary Keller: A 'rolling recession' will hit the US housing market in 2024
Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a 'rolling recession' while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Locked in, or misinformed? How seller's agents can allay client fears
Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
Read the signs to make your door knocking more effective
When you’re out door knocking, reading the signs can give you insight into the needs and concerns of the people you meet
by Ernesto Vargas Jul 28
The stories and trends that defined a whirlwind first half of 2023
Intel takes a look back at the market trends, brokerage strategies, Wall Street happenings and legal controversies that shook the past 6 months and could well define the remainder of 2023
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
Selling has shifted. Here are 9 questions clients will surely ask
With all of the recent changes to the market, what questions are sellers likely to ask this year and how do you best address them?
by Cara Ameer Apr 22
Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR
The National Association of Realtors' 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30