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Best time to list a home? With high mortgage rates, it’s tough to tell

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The peak of the spring homebuying season may have shifted to later in the year, at least in some markets, according to new analysis by Zillow. Continue reading →

Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it’s not so clear

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Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy. Continue reading →

65% of millennials would still buy a home if interest rates were 10%

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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 →

Mortgage rates are in free fall as economy continues to cool

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While Fed policymakers had forecast three rate cuts next year, futures markets now see an 85 percent chance of at least six rate cuts after a key inflation metric shows the economy is cooling rapidly. Continue reading →

As the market makes a comeback, here’s how to get your ‘rizz’ back

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As the Federal Reserve prepares to meet next week, lower interest rates spark joy with agents and would-be buyers. Are you ready? Continue reading →

Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is ‘noise’

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Compass’ chief real estate strategist is speaking this week at the brokerage’s annual RETREAT on “The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.” In a recent conversation with Inman, he shared insights and predictions. Continue reading →

8 reasons sellers aren’t selling (and how to get them off the fence)

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Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams. Team leader Carl Medford believes it’s up to real estate agents to communicate effectively and … Continue reading →

Here’s what you can do to mitigate the ‘lock-in effect’ for clients

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Splitero CEO Michael Gifford explains how rising interest rates and limited housing inventory are intensifying the real estate “lock-in effect,” leaving homeowners feeling trapped in their current properties. However increased home equity could offer s… Continue reading →

Dripping in drama, ‘Selling the OC’ returns for Season 2

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New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier. Continue reading →