In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer’s recent critique of the CPC’s report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. Continue reading
Real estate’s Great Rebalancing has entered a new chapter — one in which this summer’s biggest inventory engines have become a drag on active-listing growth in the fall. Continue reading
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insights to help agents successfully position their clients during the December and January market slowdown. Continue reading
Initial unemployment claims hit highest level since September, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns official data could be overestimating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month. Continue reading
Three key trends to watch in 2026, according to a new forecast by the nation’s largest brokerage: Shadow inventory hitting the market, what happens with jobs and the K-shaped economy. Continue reading
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market. Continue reading
Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal will lead agents to a new stream of income in a stalled market, writes Annette DeCicco. Continue reading
With mortgage rates still hovering near 2025 lows, purchase loan applications hit their second-highest level of the year last week after adjusting for seasonal factors. Continue reading
The 9-3 split vote reflects differing views on whether the central bank’s biggest worry is inflation or rising unemployment, with data lagging after the government shutdown. Continue reading
Holding real estate licenses in more than one state or market is trending in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since the pandemic, but it’s not for everyone, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading