Iran war jolts buyers, but deeper shifts offer hope for housing
Real estate clients recoiled in April as they assessed the fallout from rising gas prices and mortgage rates. It may be just a blip
by Daniel Houston Apr 20
Mortgage rates dipped. See how they've evolved over the years
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by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 17
Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 12
Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9
Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works
Livestreams are selling, AI is oversharing, and Facebook is quietly confirming what we already knew about links, digital marketing expert Jessi Healey writes. Here’s what to pay attention to now
by Jessi Healey Jun 22
Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator
Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie's profits than privatizing them
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut
Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3% during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth
by Matt Carter Apr 30
Fewer consumers think it's a good time to buy — or sell: Inman-Dig poll
Rapid fluctuations in tariff policies have the economy and the stock market in a volatile state, which is weighing heavily on consumers, the April Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby's Realty
Blaylock's move to Sotheby's International Realty comes about 1 week after Gino Blefari retired as HomeServices CEO, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. She will lead brokerage operations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth
The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7T at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans hit a record $49.2T, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Consumer banking helps Blend weather 2024 mortgage doldrums
Revenue from Blend's biggest business, its mortgage software suite, fell 6% in 2024 to $73.3M. A 42% increase in consumer banking suite revenue, to $33.7M, more than made up the difference
by Matt Carter Feb 28
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 21
Trending: Duo’s demise, dislikes and the cost of comparison
Social media keeps us connected, but at what cost? From Instagram’s new 'dislike' button to the pressure of constant comparison, platforms continue to shape how we see ourselves
by Jessi Healey Feb 20
Goal! C21 kicks off partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 and Major League Soccer announced the partnership on Tuesday. MLS fans will see Century 21 ads and commercials at key league events, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024
The vacation rental company reported ‘better than expected travel demand’ as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6