Fannie and Freddie 2024 loan limits upped to $766,550 in most areas
Surge in Q3 home prices pushes mortgage giants' conforming loan limits in high-cost housing markets to $1,149,825 for single-unit properties, and up to $2,211,600 for 4-unit properties
by Matt Carter Nov 28
35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024
LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
Home prices climb higher for 7th straight month, led by Detroit
National home prices climbed 3.9% from a year earlier in September and were up 0.7% from the previous month. Detroit was the market with the highest price growth, followed by San Diego
by Ben Verde Nov 28
Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home
The pilot program, dubbed 'Plus One ADU,' draws on a $2.6M grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
New-home sales fall beneath the weight of October mortgage rates
Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October
by Ben Verde Nov 27
Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?
Two closely watched forecasts agree that mortgage rates have probably peaked, but the MBA and Fannie Mae diverge sharply on how quickly they'll come down over the next 2 years
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Homebuyers perk up as mortgage rates hit lowest level in 2 months
Requests for purchase loans were up 4% last week compared to the week before, but down 20% from the same time a year ago, Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey of lenders finds
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Existing-home sales fall to 13-year low despite strong buyer demand
Existing sales fell 4.1% in October to an annual rate of 3.79M, the lowest since 2010, according to data from NAR. Nonetheless, multiple offers are still happening, economist Lawrence Yun said
by Ben Verde Nov 21
Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I
After exceeding 8% in October, rising mortgage rates overtook 'lack of housing inventory' as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the latest monthly Inman Intel Index results.
by Chris LeBarton Nov 21
Technology is key to helping landlords attract college students
RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes that from smart home enhancements to mobile-friendly tech services, technology is the key to helping college-town landlords thrive in today's market
by Ryan Barone Nov 21
7 ways to show appreciation this Thanksgiving
Don't let the negative headlines get in your head, writes coach and trainer Darryl Davis. Find out how you can come from a positive place and put your best face forward right now
by Darryl Davis Nov 20
Rental concessions rise as new inventory comes online
Thirty percent of rentals advertised on Zillow in October offered concessions of some sort, such as free parking or free months of rent, even as rental rates remain high
by Ben Verde Nov 20
Have a take on today's market, or what's to come in 2024? Inman Intel is listening!
Please add your voice to the Triple-I, the real estate industry's most ambitious monthly survey
by Chris LeBarton Nov 20
8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval
Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business for the tumultuous market ahead
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
Housing starts increased in October as builder sentiment fell
Housing starts rose 1.9% from September to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.372M
by Ben Verde Nov 17