One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven’t come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading
As the U.S. dollar’s value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR. Continue reading
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs. Continue reading
Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships. Continue reading
High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains. Continue reading
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become some of the most popular destinations to shop online – even driving some people to take up shopping addictions. While the power of targeted ads, product virality and influencer marketing has influenced many consumers to overspend, in other cases, it’s leaving online shopping baskets empty. According […] Continue reading
Waltz promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce the time and number of administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., stating it can be done fewer than 30 days. Continue reading
California Regional MLS’s general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading
Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a stead… Continue reading
Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice. Continue reading