Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren’t keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes si… Continue reading

This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market

Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS. Continue reading

Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says

Florida wrapped up the first month of the year with a record-breaking number of homes for sale, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market, the most Florida has ever seen. That’s a 22.7 per… Continue reading

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading

Are you in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Take Inman’s quiz

Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring. Continue reading

Why top agents see market shifts as an opportunity to shine

At Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, Dana Cadena, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Phillip Salem offered tips for making the transition from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. Continue reading

Compass’ Phillip Salem shares their path from fashion to real estate

Ahead of a first-ever Inman Connect New York appearance, Phillip Salem shares their journey from budding fashion mogul to real estate dynamo and the power of authenticity amid a changing market. Continue reading

Changing markets are never bad: How to train agents through shifts

It’s critical to be able to adapt to change in this business, which is always cyclical and ever-evolving. To help ensure agents stay ahead of the curve, follow coach Darryl Davis’ tips on how to train agents to weather any market shift with ease. Continue reading

Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022

Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes six big trends to watch. Continue reading

10 unique ways to refresh your listings this fall

September is a fantastic time to refresh your listings and create unique, eye-catching marketing campaigns that will get your listings sold now. Author and trainer Bernice Ross guides you through an autumn plan to reboot and reposition your listings fo… Continue reading