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Housing recession? K-shaped trends? The dollars and ‘sense’ of today’s economy

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This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business. Continue reading →

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook says tariffs fueling inflation

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In her first public speech since President Trump’s attempt to remove her, the economist said she expects a “one-time increase” in prices, with inflation trending back down toward the 2 percent target once “the effects are behind us.” Continue reading →

Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so

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The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession could end. Continue reading →

New client leads, murky waters: October’s mixed bag for real estate

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Agents in October were less certain about the year ahead, even as they reported modest gains in their potential client pools. What gives? Intel combs through the results from its latest industry survey. Continue reading →

Median monthly housing payments see sharpest drop in almost 1 year

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The drop in monthly payments, Redfin reported, followed a decrease in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ultimately hitting a 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates spike as Powell warns December rate cut is iffy

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After the Federal Reserve approved the second rate cut of the year, mortgage rates moved in the opposite direction as investors who fund most home loans worry about inflation. Continue reading →

All signs point to ‘Goldilocks’ conditions for year-end home sales

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In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the “favorable” housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers. Continue reading →

Supreme Court not ready to let Trump boot Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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The legal battle over the Fed’s independence will drag into next year, with the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in January on the Trump administration’s bid to fire Cook. Continue reading →

Hopeful but wary, agents report slippage in listing pipelines: Intel

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A renewed interest from homebuyer clients has been offset by lost ground with sellers, agents across the country tell Intel. It’s testing their newfound hope for the year ahead. Continue reading →

How the growing buyer power shift is reshaping the real estate market

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The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver’s seat in many markets. Continue reading →