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The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what that means for agents

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Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. Continue reading →

KB Home says the Iran war is already ‘weighing on the consumer’

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The war in Iran’s impact on the housing market is emerging as KB Home reports weaker demand, lower earnings and rising uncertainty. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025

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Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities related to the war in Iran, inflation and other factors. Continue reading →

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

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Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. Continue reading →

Fed holds interest rates steady amid inflation, Iran conflict

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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday in its first meeting of 2026, while saying it would continue to monitor financial and international developments. Continue reading →

The 2026 market’s not exactly what we had hoped for

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While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications plummeted more than 10% last week

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Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry, raising concerns about the upcoming spring. Continue reading →

Aaron Kirman says he’s 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry’s status quo

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The luxury broker caught up with Inman about crypto, California, the latest headlines and more in an exclusive interview. Continue reading →

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

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Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. Continue reading →

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

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Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. Continue reading →