All signs point to ‘Goldilocks’ conditions for year-end home sales

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the “favorable” housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers. Continue reading

The ‘rate lock-in’ barrier is cracking — and not where you might expect

More working U.S. adults are gearing up for a potential home search than at this time last year. Intel digs into fresh results from the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey to explain what might push a new wave of brokerage clients to market in the month… Continue reading

An interactive look inside the new-inventory run that’s losing steam

In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. Continue reading

Here’s why price cuts are sweeping the country

Reports released on Thursday by Redfin and Realtor.com show that homesellers are increasingly motivated to sell, especially in lower price ranges and on single-family homes. Continue reading

Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lowering mortgage rates were leading to more buyers coming to market, but Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall market rebound should stay tempered. Continue reading

Hopeful but wary, agents report slippage in listing pipelines: Intel

A renewed interest from homebuyer clients has been offset by lost ground with sellers, agents across the country tell Intel. It’s testing their newfound hope for the year ahead. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading

As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?

New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market. But that light dimmed a bit this summer. With Inman Market View’s detailed maps and multi-market comparisons, take an interactive dive into the numbers m… Continue reading

Modest gains help agents see path to recovery: Client Pipeline Tracker

Homebuyers are still only dipping their toes back into the market. But it’s enough for agents to feel cautiously optimistic again about the year ahead — and dream a little bigger. Continue reading

Why is Midwest real estate beating the rest of the country?

The Midwest is home to some of the hottest markets in the country, while other regions face a lackluster year. What gives? Continue reading