Veterans have been ‘priced out,’ left behind by the housing market

The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57 percent in 2015 to 21.8 percent in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach. Continue reading

‘Real estate is the sacrificial lamb of high interest rates’: Jason Oppenheim rants on the Fed

In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the “Selling the OC” Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve. Continue reading

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners naviga… Continue reading

Heard of a K-shaped economy? You’re living in it now

Much like the American people today, the economy is starkly divided — and it’s impacting the real estate market. Here’s how. Continue reading

There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regluator

FHFA acting Inspector General John “Joe” Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering. Continue reading

From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder

Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage sca… Continue reading

How to win more listings in a locked-in market environment

New Inman contributor and finance expert Sofia Nadjibi offers strategies for overcoming some of the market’s most challenging barriers to helping clients buy their next home.  Continue reading

Former Coldwell Banker CEO on affordability and ‘purple’ policies

M. Ryan Gorman discusses his work on affordable housing and how he navigates political divides to create effective solutions. Continue reading

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing. Continue reading