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Inventory problems to stick around for a ‘very long time’

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Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate told Inman Connect New York attendees Thursday that a seller’s market is likely to persist for years. Continue reading →

Declining mortgage rates bring new-year market thaw: Redfin

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The mortgage lock-in effect that plunged the 2023 housing market into a deep freeze has finally started to thaw, according to a new Redfin market report published on Thursday. Continue reading →

RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership

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RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it’s time to change the narrative on homeownership as a viable possibility for many Americans. Education and solutions-oriented service can help buyers find a workable path to the closing table. Continue reading →

Homebuyers are now paying $400 less per month than in October

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After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there’s no buying spree — yet. Continue reading →

More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI

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From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren’t one-size-fits-all. Continue reading →

Domicile takes gamification of Zillow-scrolling to whole new level

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The app is the first-ever game to pull real-time MLS data to merge gaming with an ever-changing real estate market where users can guess home prices and connect with agents. Continue reading →

After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?

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According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership options for underserved communities, and that’s unfair to consumers. Continue reading →

80% of first-time homeowners say they’ll need a gift to buy again: Poll

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Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential buyers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. Continue reading →

Signs of a buyer’s market emerge as homeseller concessions return

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More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they’re beginning to see signs of a buyer’s market unfold. Continue reading →

The role of the buyer’s agent isn’t ending. It’s evolving

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Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al. Continue reading →