What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist

NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego. Continue reading

Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies

Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners. Continue reading

Amid a fairly flat market, May held some nice surprises: Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market. Continue reading

Lessons from building Arizona’s fastest-growing luxury brokerage

Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes. Continue reading

Orlando Realtors and Supra settle case alleging member poaching

The Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) and the parent company of the lockbox firm informed the court they had agreed to terms. Continue reading

Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May

New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1 percent year over year in May. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team

Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country’s most exclusive markets. Continue reading

Fed expected to resist pressure from Trump for July rate cut

As Fed policymakers await more data confirming that inflation has been tamed, futures markets put the odds of a September rate cut at 90 percent, up from 64 percent a week ago. Continue reading

High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby’s Realty

A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate throughout the remainder of 2025, the firm’s mid-year luxury report said, creating “compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers,” according to CEO Philip White. Continue reading

New residential sales drop nearly 14% in May, their sharpest in 3 years

Homebuyers continued to respond to market headwinds like high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty and failed to be drawn in by builder sales incentives. Continue reading