Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Hiring slows and unemployment rises, boosting odds of Fed rate cut
Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work, the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Nailed it! 7 pricing strategies to help you avoid costly listing pitfalls
Focusing on absorption rates, tier pricing and specific neighborhood trends allows you to price your listings more accurately, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Dec 6
Sustained drop in mortgage rates gets attention of homebuyers
Purchase mortgage demand picks up for the 4th week in a row to highest level since January as rates continue a post-election retreat that could have legs: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Dec 4
3 wildly divergent market paths in 2024: The good, bad and the ugly
From pricey California to Florida's downturn and Connecticut's return to boom times, an Inman analysis of listing data shows 3 regions where brokers, agents and clients are facing challenges
by Daniel Houston Dec 4
3 housing market myths that persist post-election
Worried about the election's impact on interest rates and the housing market? According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market are in operation during election years
by Lindsey Harn Dec 3
Tiny home with garage sells out on Amazon after Black Friday buzz
One of the most appealing aspects of the $14K tiny home is its modern, modular design, which is easy to assemble and highly customizable to suit the homebuyer's preferences and lifestyle
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 2
Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs
This week Intel explores the financial data behind 3 real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage
by Daniel Houston Dec 2
Latest inflation data ups the odds of a December Fed rate cut
Progress in taming inflation slowed in October, but futures market investors think the latest numbers increase the odds of another Federal Reserve rate cut next month
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Homebuyer interest surges on slight pullback in mortgage rates
Applications for purchase loans jumped 12% week over week and 52% from a year ago as rates dropped to 6.86%, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory
Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 27
No Debbie Downers here. 6 upbeat Thanksgiving ice-breakers
In the interest of keeping it light this Thanksgiving, trainer Rachael Hite came up with these 6 talkable topics for Turkey Day and 3 you might want to avoid. Womp! Womp!
by Rachael Hite Nov 27
October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers
by Jeff Tucker Nov 27
Fannie, Freddie loan limits upped to $806,500 in most markets
Mortgage giants will be allowed to back loans of up to $1.2M in high-cost markets, providing ammo to critics who say goverment backing for mortgages adds to affordability woes
by Matt Carter Nov 26
Rates blamed again as US home price growth stalls in third quarter
Home prices continued to rise in September, albeit at a more sluggish pace, according to dueling reports released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the S&P Dow Jones Indices
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 26
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25