How Inman’s latest tools can help real estate agents and clients

Earlier this month, Inman launched two new market data tools: Market Explorer and Market Trends. Here’s how senior housing specialist Rachael Hite is using them to help her clients make decisions. Continue reading

Gary Keller: Real estate could be in a recession until late 2026

At Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said the housing market could be in a recession through late 2026, as the economy experiences burgeoning stagflation. Continue reading

Sec. Scott Turner: HUD breaks down barriers to homeownership

HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares how new policy rescissions simplify processes, reduce financing costs and strengthen the housing market, fostering a more effective FHA-insured lending process. Continue reading

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important. Continue reading

History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills

There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect. Continue reading

Opendoor grows revenue and trims losses in 2nd quarter rally

Opendoor managed to increase its revenue and cut its losses in a reassuring sign for investors just a few months after the iBuyer was at risk of being delisted from the stock market. However, the company also said it expects lower acquisition and resa… Continue reading

June contract signings signal rock-bottom end to 2025

Pending home sales dropped on a monthly and annual basis in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means for the market as homebuyers navigate wider economic fears. Continue reading

Slowing price growth still doesn’t open doors for homebuyers

Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in two years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes. Continue reading

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller. Continue reading