Active and new listings experienced single-digit increases for the third consecutive month in January, according to Realtor.com’s latest market report. The boost in listings also brought buyers out, leading to a four-day decrease in the median days on… Continue reading
Interest rates are poised to fall in 2024 — a piece of much-needed news for the millions of would-be buyers and sellers who’ve been locked out of the market after an extraordinary rise in rates from 2022 to 2023. However, if burgeoning economic tailwin… Continue reading
After exceeding 8 percent in October, rising mortgage rates overtook “lack of housing inventory” as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the results of the latest monthly Inman Intel Index. Continue reading
The industry is still unpacking the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and its impact on commissions, Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton told Intel. After that, expect even more queries from clients. Continue reading
The median household income of the typical United States homebuyer jumped 22 percent between 2022 and 2023. Continue reading
Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al. Continue reading
Agents are doubling down on networking to drive business in tough times, according to results from the Inman Intel Index, excerpts of which are available to Select subscribers for the first time. Continue reading
According to new Inman contributor Mariel Pamintuan-Esguerra, understanding the needs of younger clients and how they correspond to features in your local market’s housing stock will help you serve buyers more effectively. Continue reading
The feature, which is currently available only on Zillow’s iOS mobile app, allows home shoppers to select a school district and then displays school attendance zone boundaries and homes available for rent or for sale within those boundaries. Continue reading
First-time buyers may not be ready to purchase a home right away, but with a little patience you can turn them into lifelong clients. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel offers insights on providing education and informa… Continue reading