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Many older Americans say they have no plans to sell their homes. What does this mean for younger generations who are looking to enter the homeownership phase of life? (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) There are two particular ways for people to interpret the phrase “silver tsunami” in the context of an aging population’s impact on housing. The first is related to the demographic trends playing out across the U.S., in which older people are on track to overtake children as the largest age group over the next decade. The second is in reference to housing inventory. The theory…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Want to do more in your business? Inman Access offers insights and ideas from industry leaders designed to help you do more every day. Join us as marketing experts Griff O’Brien of Estate Media, Elias Astuto of eXp Realty and Katie Kossev of Side share insider strategies for creating compelling content…

Rapid changes in mortgage rates have left many would-be homebuyers asking: Is now a good time to buy? Will prices go up or down? Will mortgage rates and affordability improve or get worse?  There is no “perfect” time to buy, of course. But there are specific factors homebuyers should weigh as they determine their timing.  Patricia Maguire-Feltch, managing director of consumer origination sales at Chase Home Lending, says that realistic evaluation is key when making the big step to buy. “The home-buying process can be overwhelming and the main barrier for many is a lack of knowledge on the process…[but]…

Rick Guerrero interviews mortgage pro and social media expert Kayla Kallender about the impact social media marketing can have in growing a business. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kayla Kallender, a highly successful mortgage professional from Fargo, North…

In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sits down with author and investment banker Chris Whalen to explore the potential pitfalls of ending the federal conservatorships of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. To start the conversation, Wheeler and Whalen immediately dive into the possibility of the Trump administration bringing the GSEs out of conservatorship. Whalen: Yes, it can happen. My assumption in our writing has been that there won’t be any legislation, because that’s way too difficult. And honestly, they…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. When Douglas Elliman accused three escrow subsidiary employees of conspiring in an “illegal kickback” scheme alongside a celebrity broker last month, the industry indulged in a parlor game to uncover the identity of the famed Realtor. Amid a flurry of lawsuits filed in the fall, Elliman executives…

Brokerage giant eXp Realty is adding a superstar agent to its ranks. The company announced the recruitment of Phoenix-based agent Joshua Smith, a high producer who closed 297 transactions in 2023. Smith is the latest addition to eXp Realty’s expanding global agent network. According to the brokerage, Smith has been a standout in the real estate business for 20 years. He was named as a finalist for the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) “30 Under 30” rankings and also ranked 30th overall among the top U.S. agents by the The Wall Street Journal. Smith’s manager and eight-person team will also…

Inman Connect is moving from Las Vegas to San Diego in 2025 and it’ll be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before. Join us for Inman Connect San Diego on July 30-Aug. 1, 2025 with the brightest minds in real estate to shape the future of the industry. Reserve your spot today for an exclusive discount. Every Friday, Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this…

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever — but they don’t. It’s up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you don’t have to worry about dry spells. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to stay top-of-mind with clients and prospects is by consistently delivering value in an informative, helpful real estate newsletter. So, where do you start? In this article, we’ve…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Due to persistent high interest rates and lack of inventory, buyers are still sitting on the sidelines. As a result, it’s more important than ever to price your listings correctly right from the start. Failure to do so results in more days on the market, frustrated sellers…