The Inman Handbook on existing-home sales
3 leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
Most buyers would blow their budget for the perfect home
A whopping 64% of prospective homebuyers said they'd spend more than originally planned for the perfect home, according to a survey by LendingTree
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
New Fannie and Freddie fee could push homeowners off the fence
The government-sponsored enterprises are imposing a 0.5% fee on refinances, a move that, while garnering criticism, could convince homeowners to buy while rates are still low
by Patrick Kearns Aug 13
Economists say consumers should lock in low mortgage rates now
Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week, and one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week
by Patrick Kearns Mar 10
price reduction
Economists and real estate agents are mixed about the impact the next recession will have on housing
by Patrick Kearns Oct 1
Fed lowers interest rates again. Will mortgage rates follow?
Economists and agents offered different opinions on how the 2nd rate cut of the year will impact housing market
by Patrick Kearns Sep 18
Federal Reserve keeps rates static, predicts no hikes in 2019
Static rates could lead to steady or declining mortgage rates, economists say
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
Market worries are keeping homeowners from selling
Concerns about another financial crisis paired with rising mortgage rates are keeping would-be movers at bay
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
The housing market should survive Wall Street's pummeling
The stock market has been battered in recent weeks, but experts say most homebuyers are looking at longer term conditions when choosing a property
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
The essential guide to thriving in a turning market
As the housing market's scales begin to tip in favor of the buyer, how can agents ensure continual success?
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Inventory is rising, home prices could flatten in 2019
But don’t expect homes to get cheaper anytime soon with demand remaining high
by Patrick Kearns Oct 24
New home sales slump 5.3%, but inventory is up
Sales of new homes in June fell to their lowest level since last fall but are at their highest supply since 2009
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
San Jose has the highest share of $1M homes: LendingTree report
Attention from start-ups and tech giants has pushed California home values past the $1M mark
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
The city with the highest percentage of vacation and investment homes is ...
LendingTree revealed its list of cities with the most non-owner occupied mortgages — the results are surprising
by Marian McPherson Jun 12