2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety
As the first day of spring arrives, 3 economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive US home sales
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
'Voluntary moves are gone': Why today's buyer looks so different
More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here's what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
How did we get here? How to talk about the economy with clients
Keeping Current Matters' George Ratiu and David Childers on how to talk to real estate clients about economic uncertainty in today's market
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 30
'2021 all over again': Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives
On the first day of spring, agents across the US who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner
Despite March’s home sale slump, prices grow at fastest clip since 2013
Nearly 4% fewer homes sold in March than did the month before, after accounting for seasonal factors. Prices rose by 6%, the largest monthly price increase since 2013
by Daniel Houston Apr 15
Spring sprang early: 11th-hour tips to win the hottest season of the year
Due to a rush of activity this winter, agents didn't have time to pause and prepare for real estate's busiest season. Luckily, agents can still harness these 6 tips to position themselves for success
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
'A spigot turned on full-blast': Ahead of spring, agents scramble for help
Brokers and team leaders told Inman they've been racing to hire support staff in preparation for real estate's busiest season of the year — but finding good help hasn't been easy, they say
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Inventory usually rebounds in the spring. Not this time, new study says
Inventory bucked an annual trend, dropping month over month in February despite typically bottoming out each December before rebounding in time for the spring, according to Zillow data
by Taylor Anderson Mar 17
Spring Open House
The weeks leading up to the spring homebuying season have coincided with an uptick in open house activity unseen since before the pandemic, real estate agents told Inman
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market
There's no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale
by Joshua Katz Apr 13
Fresh design ideas for staging a home in spring
Celebrity home stager Cheryl Eisen and her colleague Christina Slater offer some simple-to-implement tips for staging contemporary, yet warm environments
by Christy Murdock Apr 23
Compass doesn't care if it builds or buys its technology: Reffkin
CEO Robert Reffkin said he wants his agents to have the best technology — and he's willing to buy it if necessary
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Seattle skyline from Kerry Park
The company is looking to nearly double its total tech staff in a downtown co-working space
by Patrick Kearns Dec 13
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by Karen Briscoe Feb 2
Frustrating home project? Sometimes forward progress is all you can ask
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by Inman Sep 28