1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs

Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24 percent of U.S. adults saying they’re canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday. Continue reading

1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs

Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24 percent of U.S. adults saying they’re canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday. Continue reading

Streamline buying new homes with Virtuo: Tech Review

Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Virtuo, software that brings together homebuilders, agents and buyers into a single ecosystem to ensure every stage of the purchase process remains connected. Continue reading

Record down payments reveal a divided housing market

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Continue reading

Foyer is a better way to FHSA: Tech Review

Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Foyer, an app built around FHSAs — First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed for exactly what it sounds like, and in 12 states, it offers tax advantages. Continue reading

Rayse proves ‘transparency is power’ to win sales: Tech Review

To succeed in this era, agents need to communicate that real estate buying journeys are not seamless and without wounds and to recognize consumers have options. Rayse is designed to broach those topics with buyers. Continue reading

Netflix’s ‘No Good Deed’ a fun treatise on the power of home

Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano lead a cast of characters wrestling with demons and turning to real estate. It’s the rare show that explores the symbolic power of home — and home sales. Continue reading

Existing-home sales surge to highest level in more than 3 years

Existing-home sales rose 6.1 percent annually in November while three out of four U.S. regions saw increases from 2023, according to new data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat. Continue reading

Unrepresented buyers need options like Shay: Tech Review

Not all consumers need a buyer’s agent; Shay is an AI-driven homebuying solution with a number of industry-bred benefits. Continue reading