Fannie Mae no longer expects mortgage rates to drop below 6%

The recent surge in mortgage rates could take some air out of a projected rebound in 2024 home sales, with deals driven mostly by households who can no longer put off their moves due to life events. Continue reading

2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety

As the first day of spring arrives, three economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive U.S. home sales. Continue reading

27% of agents are now considering joining new trade group: Intel

Ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead. Continue reading

Biden set to propose $5K tax credit for first-time buyers

The President will reveal a set of new housing initiatives during the State of the Union address on Thursday that will include a tax credit of $5,000 per year for two years to first-time homebuyers and a one-year tax credit of up to $10,000 to househol… Continue reading

C21’s Mike Miedler speaks on the power of a ‘to-don’t’ list

The real estate conference season is heating up, as multiple real estate brands descend on Las Vegas to rally agents and brokers for what will undoubtedly be another challenging year. Century 21 is the latest brokerage to roll the dice in Sin City, wit… Continue reading

Scarce inventory, falling rates could boost home prices

In December, a Pulsenomics panel of more than 100 housing experts expected homes to appreciate by 2.4 percent in 2024. Now they’re predicting prices will go up by 3.8 percent. Continue reading

Mortgage rates ease for 2nd consecutive day on inflation data

The Federal Reserve’s moves to trim $35 billion in mortgages from its balance sheet each month could keep mortgage rates from falling dramatically this year. Continue reading