This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market

Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS.

Nominations closing for luxury real estate’s highest honors

The deadline for the real estate community to submit entries for Inman’s Golden I Club is Thursday. Nominate yourself, a colleague, company or campaign and inspire the industry.

Pending home sales jump as buyers eye lower mortgage rates

According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors, contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February only saw a modest 2 percent uptick.

Fannie Mae forecasting higher 2025 inflation, slower growth

Slowing economy could also help bring mortgage rates down to Earth more rapidly, with the latest forecast predicting rates will drop to 6.2 percent by the end of this year and to 6 percent next year.