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Pending home sales falter despite ‘buyer-friendly’ market conditions

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Sub-6 percent mortgage rates improved affordability in February, but annual pending home sales still slipped due to economic and political headwinds. Continue reading →

Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales

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Lennar earnings highlight ongoing housing market strain as profits plunge 56 percent amid high mortgage rates and softer home prices. Continue reading →

Spring homebuying is in limbo as the Iranian conflict evolves

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Three economists explain the Iranian conflict’s potential impacts on the housing market this spring, from fuel costs to mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Spring homebuying is in limbo as the Iranian conflict evolves

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Three economists explain the Iranian conflict’s potential impacts on the housing market this spring, from fuel costs to mortgage rates. Continue reading →

Compass clash, AI fears and industry shocks: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Inman Market View: Where agents are bracing for a soft-priced spring

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Asking prices are dropping in many parts of the country as real estate agents look ahead to the busy season. Drill down into your market and compare it to hundreds of others with Inman’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand strengthens

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Mortgage applications rose last week as purchase demand strengthened, even as market volatility pushed mortgage rates higher. Continue reading →

Kamini Lane: Coldwell Banker and Compass don’t need to ‘kumbaya’

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In an overarching conversation with Inman, Lane discussed Coldwell Banker’s recent evolution, including its new integration under the Compass International Holdings umbrella, and thoughts on some of the biggest topics in the news today. Continue reading →

‘Intangibles’ drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist

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Artificial intelligence, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers this spring. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather explains how agents can help. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures

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Existing-home sales increased 1.7 percent on a monthly basis, but housing demand continues to lag behind wage growth and job gains, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Continue reading →