Markets & Economy – Page 241

Despite challenges, Americans would still rather buy than rent

By Matt Carter | June 7, 2021 - 12:30 pm |June 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Share of consumers who say they’d buy a home if they moved hits all-time high of 72 percent, according to Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey. Continue reading →

Connecting with Keller Williams’ CEO: On inventory and an IPO

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Ahead of next week’s Inman Connect, KW CEO Carl Liebert hinted at Keller Williams’ progress toward a stock market debut and talked about how the pandemic will change the industry. Continue reading →

New, pending, existing: What you should know about today’s market

By Matthew Gardner | June 4, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 4, 2021 Uncategorized

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This week, Inman looked at what you should know about pending sales, new-home sales and existing-home sales. Here, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into where the market stands on those metrics and more. Continue reading →

When listing a home, there’s a mid-week sweet spot: Zillow

By Daniel Houston | June 3, 2021 - 6:26 pm |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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In a new analysis, Zillow found that houses listed on Thursdays often sell for higher prices and spend less time on the market. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates stay tantalizingly low as buyers compete for homes

By Matt Carter | June 3, 2021 - 4:20 pm |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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Many potential homebuyers would like to take advantage of low mortgage rates, but competition is strong. For homeowners, continued low rates make refinancing an option worth considering. Continue reading →

The Inman Handbook on existing-home sales

By Marian McPherson | June 3, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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Three leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions. Continue reading →

What really matters when valuing a property?

By Ricardo Wolf | June 3, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 3, 2021 Uncategorized

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Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading →

Demand soars for high-end homes

By Daniel Houston | June 2, 2021 - 7:01 pm |June 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The number of sales involving higher-end homes rose by 26 percent year over year, outpacing the less expensive end of the market. Continue reading →

Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 2, 2021 - 4:59 pm |June 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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“There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it’s the only thing holding us back,” the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month. Continue reading →

Demand for mortgages lowest since before the pandemic

By Matt Carter | June 2, 2021 - 4:05 pm |June 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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After adjusting for seasonal patterns, requests for purchase loans were down 3 percent from the week before, and 2 percent from a year ago. Continue reading →

Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

Despite challenges, Americans would still rather buy than rent

Connecting with Keller Williams’ CEO: On inventory and an IPO

New, pending, existing: What you should know about today’s market

When listing a home, there’s a mid-week sweet spot: Zillow

Mortgage rates stay tantalizingly low as buyers compete for homes

The Inman Handbook on existing-home sales

What really matters when valuing a property?

Demand soars for high-end homes

Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage

Demand for mortgages lowest since before the pandemic

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