Want a cheap house for Christmas? Head to Santa Claus

Finding hope through the pandemic’s darkness has looked different for everyone. For some, that’s meant seeking out the spirit of Christmas in places where it lives on the whole year through, like in Santa Claus, Indiana, which has led to a mini real es… Continue reading

Epic fail or shifting market? The Real Word takes on Brad Inman’s op-ed

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s op-ed on the controversy at Better Mortgage and Zillow’s iBuying exit as well as Trulia’s plans to ditch crime data. Continue reading

Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87

Didion’s writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today. Continue reading

Hear from Realogy, eXp, RE/MAX, Zillow, SERHANT., Redfin, Corcoran, KW and more

Whether you attend Inman Connect New York in person or virtually, the agenda is packed with insights, tips, tools and tricks to keep you at the top of your game and make 2022 your best year yet. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn. Continue reading

Mortgage rates dip as Omicron variant triggers market volatility

Thirty-year mortgage rates fell to 3.05 percent, down 7 basis points from the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent lender survey released Thursday. Continue reading

New home sales soar by double digits

After increasing by a modest 0.4 percent in October, new home sales saw a 12.4 percent increase in November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

US home sales prices hit another all-time high, leaving buyers in the dust

A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Continue reading