Quit Googling ‘housing crash,’ economist says. It’s a correction

Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior. Continue reading

Rates, jobs data and stale listings cloud housing market outlook

Mortgage rates are poised for another turbulent week as markets brace for the first inflation reading since the Iran War began, with headline CPI expected to jump to 3.4 percent, up from 2.4 percent in February. Continue reading

Inman Market View: Where sellers listed in March despite higher rates

Homesellers pressed on in March despite elevated gas prices and mortgage rates. Drill down into your market and compare it to hundreds of others with Inman’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading

Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5

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

Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading

Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says ‘yes’

New research shows abortion bans may be reshaping housing markets, with slower rent growth and rising vacancies in affected states after Dobbs. Continue reading

Women in real estate get candid about the challenges of leadership

The Hera Society helps members navigate the unique challenges of professional growth, Lee Ann Roughton writes. Here, they share their stories of resilience. Continue reading

Interactive: Where immigration shored up waning housing demand

In this series of maps and tables, Intel explores which U.S. markets got hit with a double-whammy of outbound movers and reduced immigration flows last year. Continue reading

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading

Taking sides on coming-soon listings: Inman’s Top 5

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