Rising unemployment revives prospects for December rate cut Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:26:55 Fannie Mae forecasters are predicting mortgage rates will fall below 6 percent by the end of next year. Economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association don't see rates coming down at all. read more»
DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:11:31 In addition to participating in a $22 million Series A raise, D.R. Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its AI-powered platform across mortgage subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a "landmark mortgage tech deal." read more»
Stock market gains push luxury homebuyers ahead in October Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:10:36 While non-luxury homebuyers are beholden to mortgage rate fluctuations, luxury buyers are using their stock market gains to boost their purchasing power — pushing luxury sales up 2.9 percent. read more»
Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:10:21 NAR NXT is known for its happenings around governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work. But what it really does is remind the industry that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the way, and they're not always the ones in the meetings. read more»
10 tips for having the best holiday season ever Fri, 21 Nov 2025 2:08:10 As the holidays approach, Bernice Ross writes, it's time to plan ahead and prioritize celebration so you can make the most of the 2025 holiday season. read more»
How a Denver team turned challenge into its strongest quarter Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:38:08 Melanie Klein explores how the Abell Team overcame the hurdles of distance and disruption due to remote leadership through trust and tight systems, turning the challenge into its best quarter yet. read more»
‘I’d love to fire his ass,’ Trump says of Fed Chair Jerome Powell Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:45:59 The president jokingly told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his job is also on the line if interest rates don't come down, as poll shows inflation will be a key issue in 2026 midterm elections. read more»
Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2% Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:14:50 Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.10 million. read more»
The fallout from NAR’s big reversal: Take the Intel Index survey today Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:10:40 Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. read more»
Inman unveils winners of the 2025 Best of Proptech Awards Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:36 Inman celebrates the most comprehensive recognition of property technology innovation to date, honoring leaders across 10 categories transforming the residential real estate landscape. read more»
