Second-home mortgages decline amid economic uncertainty
In August, mortgage rate locks for second homes fell 13.1% year-over-year to the lowest level since March 2016 on a seasonally adjusted basis
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 13
Brad Stein on the rise, fall and lasting appeal of the Austin market
An influx of high-earning workers and new multifamily units has put Austin developers in a unique position, the Intracorp Homes executive said ahead of Inman Connect Austin
by Daniel Houston Sep 13
Curbio to pay $7.5M to settle Washington DC fraud lawsuit
The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
New Hampshire metro prevails as hottest US market for 29th time
August marked the 8th consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest US market by Realtor.com. The top 20 markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Fed expected to be cautious in cutting rates next week
A surprisingly large increase in core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, means Fed policymakers are likely to start out with a modest 25 basis-point rate cut next week
by Matt Carter Sep 11
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Madrid affiliate
Led by luxury experts Hans Veenhuijsen and Olga García Hernández, the new office opens as more luxury buyers have shown interest in the city's market and as home prices have steadily grown
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 11
baby boomer couple
54% of boomers who own their homes said they planned to live in them until they die, according to a new survey by Clever Real Estate
by Taylor Anderson Sep 11
NYC favors life-science workspaces over affordable housing
Even as some specialty workspaces around the US are converted back into offices, NYC is moving forward with plans for a 2.19M square foot science park despite calls for more housing
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
The late James Earl Jones planted deep roots in the Hudson Valley
Around the time that Jones landed his first hit film role in 'The Great White Hope,' he visited the Hudson Valley with a friend and fell in love with the small town of Pawling
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends
Principal of The Polsky Porpino Team shares his perspective on his sales strategy, AI, the upcoming election and his plans for Inman Connect Austin this October
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows there's greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
Weak jobs report drags down stock indexes — and mortgage rates
August payroll report includes 'huge downward revisions' to previous estimates of June and July job growth, renewing recession worries and prospects for aggressive Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Sep 6
Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty
The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long & Foster have officially joined eXp Realty, the brokerage announced
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 6
Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career
Amid economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and significant stock market declines, real estate pros must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes
by Victoria Kennedy Sep 6
Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?
Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election
by Bernice Ross Sep 6