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Spring homebuying is in limbo as the Iranian conflict evolves

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Three economists explain the Iranian conflict’s potential impacts on the housing market this spring, from fuel costs to mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Spring homebuying is in limbo as the Iranian conflict evolves

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Three economists explain the Iranian conflict’s potential impacts on the housing market this spring, from fuel costs to mortgage rates. Continue reading →

A ‘herky jerky’ start to the spring buyer season isn’t deterring agents

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Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better. Continue reading →

2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety

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As the first day of spring arrives, three economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive U.S. home sales. Continue reading →

Home prices ticked up in April as market faced a mixed bag

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One new figure shows home prices rose in April compared to March but fell year over year. Economists, however, are fairly upbeat. Continue reading →

How did we get here? How to talk about the economy with clients

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How did we get here, and what should we be focusing on as agents? These are the questions Jimmy Burgess posed to Keeping Current Matters’ George Ratiu, chief economist, and David Childers, president. Continue reading →

The tug-of-war between millennials and boomers heats up this spring

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Five real estate experts explain how rising mortgage rates, inflation and economic uncertainty could impact baby boomers and millennials this spring and how both groups can succeed in the short and long term. Continue reading →

‘Just a freakish bit of data’: Sticker shock imperils spring home demand

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Economists revealed to Intel how mortgage rates and inflation will bring the spring homebuying market back toward historical norms and become the new sales benchmark for years to come. Continue reading →

2023 may sink some agents — and that may not be a bad thing

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Economic downturns have historically shrunk the number of practicing Realtors. But those who stick around can end up doing even more deals, economists told Inman Intel. Continue reading →

US home prices slip for fifth month as market bottom comes into view

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The Case-Schiller index posted a 7.7 percent annual gain in home prices — down from a 9.2 percent gain in October — while the FHFA index showed a 0.1 percent decline in prices between October and November. Continue reading →