Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it

Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they’d be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows. Continue reading

5 ways to power up your marketing experience

Real estate agents are increasingly turning to advanced tech, like AI automation and data integration, to market faster, smarter — and better. Continue reading

Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn’t faltered

The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market. Continue reading

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize

With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading

Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs

Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive’s alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications

Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with “surprisingly strong” demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye

FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells ‘crypto influencer’ he’s signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public. Continue reading

Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut

Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth. Continue reading