Wary sellers back off asking prices in June housing slowdown

The typical asking price for a home on the market took a modest downward turn in late May and early June, a sign of a softening market. Continue reading

HomeLight joins growing list of companies announcing layoffs

The company announced job cuts Wednesday, saying it needed to focus on growing in a “sustainable way.” Numerous other companies have also cut jobs as the housing market shifts. Continue reading

The real estate companies offering support in the wake of Roe v. Wade

A number of companies have offered to pay for travel and health-care expenses associated with abortion, should their employees need to travel out of their state for the operation. Continue reading

Demand for vacation homes slips below pre-pandemic levels

Mortgage locks for second homes fell 4 percent from pre-pandemic levels in May as mortgage rates rose to nearly 6 percent and the housing market continued to cool, according to data issued Friday by Redfin. Continue reading

As layoffs spread, here are some resources to help

Inman has created a Talent Pass that gives newly jobless real estate pros free access to the upcoming Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading

The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading

The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading