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The housing market isn’t breaking. It’s being rebuilt in real time

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While the industry debates exposure, writes contributor Deb Siefkin, the structure of the market and how buyers find homes is being rewritten. Continue reading →

30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low

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Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.30 percent, renewing hope in a more active spring homebuying season. Continue reading →

Where the line meets between fiduciary duty and fair housing

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When access to a home is filtered through limited showings, selective exposure or overly restrictive buyer criteria, the result is fewer opportunities for certain buyers to participate at all, new Inman contributor Colette Stevenson writes. Continue reading →

Spring has sprung, but the inventory crunch is still in full swing

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Frederick Warburg Peters looks at the spring market in New York City and the factors that are impacting inventory. Continue reading →

Why fluctuating rates raise the stakes for home inspections

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New contributor and CEO Charles Furlough explains that inspections are not just about safety but also about financial pitfalls in today’s market. Continue reading →

USPS financial crisis puts real estate transactions at risk

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A looming financial crisis at the U.S. Postal Service could disrupt real estate transactions that still depend on physical mail. With potential delivery cuts and closures on the table, agents face growing risk around deadlines, especially in rural mark… Continue reading →

New poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach

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A new KeyBank poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach as housing costs and financial pressures continue to rise. Continue reading →

Baby boomers dominate the market as first-time buyers hit record low

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Baby boomers remained the dominant force in the housing market last year while first-time buyers fell to their smallest share on record, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. Continue reading →

Who is buying houses right now, and how are they paying?

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New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show changes in the share of first-time buyers, cash buyers and more. Continue reading →