Mortgage applications surged last week but rates are climbing again

Applications for purchase mortgages rose 5 percent last week, but a strong jobs report and ongoing bank instability are pushing mortgage rates back up.

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A "drought" of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow.

Are you in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Take Inman’s quiz

Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring.

Buyer leads from mortgage lenders: Take ’em or leave ’em?

In this week's Pulse, let us know whether cultivating referral partnerships with lenders results in reliable, meaningful leads.