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Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel

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Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher. Continue reading →

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor

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U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand. Continue reading →

‘Intangibles’ drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist

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Artificial intelligence, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers this spring. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather explains how agents can help. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

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

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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

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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 →

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

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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 →

Latest Consumer Price Index data leaves door open for March rate cut

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The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool in upcoming months, a March rate cut may be in the cards. Continue reading →

Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker

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Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel’s December survey. Continue reading →

Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly

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Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin’s economists. Continue reading →