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The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

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Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing. Continue reading →

More than one-quarter of US homes are exposed to severe climate risk

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Today, more than one-quarter of U.S. homes, which represent $12.7 trillion in property value, are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to a new report released by Realtor.com. Continue reading →

How to stop second-guessing yourself and make solid decisions

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As the seasons change, you may be doubting your prior planning, coach Darryl Davis writes, but real estate success comes from making a commitment and sticking to it. Continue reading →

Homebuyers take a breather as mortgage rates continue to fall

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Purchase loan demand eased last week, but rates are expected to keep falling on a new report showing there are more people unemployed than there are job openings for the first time since the pandemic. Continue reading →

America’s homeowner population declines for the 1st time since 2016

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During the second quarter of 2025, the number of homeowner households in the U.S. dipped by 0.1 percent year over year to about 86.2 million households while the number of renter households grew by 2.6 percent to roughly 46.4 million households. Continue reading →

Single-family rentals continue to grow as a desirable asset class

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Growth in the single family rental asset class, Michael Zaransky writes, reflects lasting demographic realities, housing affordability constraints, and evolving cultural preferences around mobility and stability. Continue reading →

Trump administration ‘in no rush’ to do Fannie, Freddie IPO this year

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Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker have asked federal regluator to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Texas bans some foreign buyers from purchasing real estate

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The law that went into effect on Monday prohibits individuals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying or leasing property for more than one year. Continue reading →

‘If our nurses, firefighters, and teachers can’t live here, then our community stops functioning’

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Workforce housing initiatives offer one part of the affordability solution for discouraged buyers, but still fall short of the need. Continue reading →

ICYMI, all the latest on Trump, the Fed, mortgage rates and more

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Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt. Continue reading →