Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it’s not so clear

Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy. Continue reading

Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren’t at the top

Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show. Continue reading

How was your year? Take the Inman Intel Index survey: December 2023

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry’s most ambitious monthly survey. Continue reading

Take the Inman Intel Index survey: November 2023

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the most engaged community in real estate to understand what the industry is thinking today, and tomorrow. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: It’s harder than ever to get into the real estate market

This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity. Livian’s Eric Forney offers insight and analysis as you navigate the challenges ahead. Continue reading

Stop making comparisons to 2021. It’s an outlier: DelPrete

Year-over-year numbers don’t take into account the fact that the pandemic years were radical outliers on a number of levels, real estate being just one. Mike DelPrete analyzes the fallacies associated with much of the current market handwringing. Continue reading

Compass approaching ‘critical’ cash burn: Mike DelPrete

Compass is not in immediate peril, but it is approaching a critical juncture where it will either need to raise more money or reduce expenses, according to data expert Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Opendoor’s growth has ‘materially accelerated’: DelPrete

Last year was a record year for Opendoor — and the latest data suggests that 2022 may turn out to be even bigger. Find out more on how the iBuyer is driving growth from data expert Mike DelPrete. Continue reading