The Fed signals that interest rates won’t change through 2020. Really?

Normal Decembers are often void of substantial news, and markets stay steady. This December is packed with news, but markets remain unperturbed. That begs the question — what really matters? Continue reading

Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent

Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80 percent in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday. Continue reading

Agents ensnared in Newsday investigation boycott housing discrimination hearing

NRT CEO Ryan Gorman was the only person to show up in the wake of Newsday’s damning fair housing investigation. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

Cincinnati is considering eliminating security deposits

Cincinnati councilperson P.G. Sittenfield’s proposal would replace cash deposits with security-deposit insurance plans to reduce upfront costs for cash-strapped renters. Continue reading

WATCH: Session Replays from Broker Connect Las Vegas 2019

This Connect flashback is an in-depth series of discussions that reveal how top-producing agents got to where they are today. Get actionable takeaways that you can implement now on everything including growing your book of business, converting leads an… Continue reading

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading

Smaller homes, vibrant design and low mortgage rates in 2020: Zillow

Slower home price growth, low mortgage rates and millennial-backed housing trends are all in the cards, according to Zillow’s 2020 predictions. Continue reading

Top tips for financing an investment property

You job is stable, the housing market is up and a friend has started renting out an investment property and can’t stop raving about the extra income. Continue reading

Delinquency rates remain at 20-year low: CoreLogic

The nationwide home delinquency rate in September 2019 was 3.8 percent, according to the latest CoreLogic data released on Tuesday, marking the 11th straight month that the rate has been the lowest since 1999. Continue reading