The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker

Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their existing pipelines look better than a few months ago — and that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test. Continue reading

Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren’t always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now. Continue reading

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now. Continue reading

How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist

Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there’s less capital leftover for loans on everyday items. Continue reading

Bess Freedman cautions ‘vigilance’ with private listing networks

In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she’s looking forward to at the event. Continue reading

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans’ wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. Continue reading

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. Continue reading

Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair

The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I think their stock is going to double’

In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week. Continue reading