Homelessness is an epidemic. But there’s a solution: Bring them home

Homelessness is not just a housing problem — it’s a lack of compassion, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But a blueprint exists thanks to successful animal rescue efforts: Bring the homeless into our homes. Continue reading

NAR chief economist predicts ‘strong rebound’ in 2024

Lawrence Yun said home prices will rise 1 percent and sales will dip 7 percent next year before recovering in 2024, in contrast to a Fannie Mae forecast last month that predicted falling prices in 2023. Continue reading

Political analysts at NAR: ‘The politics of our country is broken’

Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, and April Ryan, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, spoke at NAR’s Legislative and Political forum Saturday. Continue reading

3 tips for getting started on your 2023 business plan

Despite setbacks and uncertainties, multifamily investors can plan for the future by staying informed and open to the possibilities of change in the months ahead. Continue reading

Compass adds agents as revenue falls, losses rise in Q3

The company reported earnings Thursday for the first time since announcing the end of cash and stock-based recruiting incentives. Despite the move, the company added 335 agents. Continue reading

Inflation pumped brakes in October, but buyers still seeing consequences

All-items inflation rose 7.7 percent in October — down from September’s 8.2 percent. Although its welcome news, housing economists say it’ll take until 2023 for homebuyers to see the savings. Continue reading

Annual home price gains fall to single digits in most markets: NAR

Annual home price growth fell from 14 percent in the second quarter to below 9 percent,, according to the National Association of Realtors latest quarterly metro home price report, released Thursday. Continue reading