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Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year

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Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines. Continue reading →

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

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From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading →

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

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From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading →

5 predictions for 2025 from NAR’s economic summit

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The National Association of Realtors hosted its latest Real Estate Forecast Summit on Thursday, where five of the industry’s top economists shared their predictions for mortgage rates, consumer activity, government spending and macroeconomic trends. Continue reading →

3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly

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From pricey California to Florida’s downturn and Connecticut’s return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data reveals three regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges. Continue reading →

The 3 housing regions blazing the most extraordinary paths: Intel

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A sleeping giant that’s righting the ship. A crown-jewel destination that’s still in freefall. And a white-hot zone trapped in a low-inventory quagmire. These are the three strangest housing regions in the U.S. today. Continue reading →

Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves

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Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the U.S. median down payment down 7.33 percent over the past year, according to Realtor.com. Continue reading →

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

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CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie’s strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman: It’s ‘game on’ for the 2025 housing market

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In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR

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Existing-home sales fell 4.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86 million in August as buyers awaited the Fed’s decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data Continue reading →