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April
16

30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low

April 16th, 2026 by Marian McPherson

Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.30 percent, renewing hope in a more active spring homebuying season.

Category: Markets & Economy, Mortgage, Select, 30 year fixed rate mortgage, 30-year mortgage, 30-year mortgage rates, affordability, bright mls, Buyer Purchasing Power, freddie mac, Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, homebuyers, homebuying, inflation, inventory, Kyle Bass, lisa sturtevant, Marian McPherson, mortgage bankers association, mortgage payments, mortgage rates, Refi.com, refinance activity, Sam Khater, spring, Spring homebuying season, spring housing market

April
16

Where the line meets between fiduciary duty and fair housing

April 16th, 2026 by Colette Stevenson

When access to a home is filtered through limited showings, selective exposure or overly restrictive buyer criteria, the result is fewer opportunities for certain buyers to participate at all, new Inman contributor Colette Stevenson writes.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Markets & Economy, MLS & Associations, Opinion, Select, Service, Broker Access Control, Colette Stevenson, fair housing, Fair Housing Act, fair housing month, fiduciary duty, listing exposure, Market Transparency, MLS, Multiple Listing Service, Open Housing Access, real estate law, real estate markets, real-estate-brokerage, residential real estate, REsides, Seller Rights

April
16

Here’s what your 1st meeting with a buyer should look like

April 16th, 2026 by Darryl Davis

Your first meeting with a buyer is not a hurdle to get over, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the foundation of everything that comes next.

Category: Agent, Columns, New Agent, Select, Service, buyer agreement, buyer consultation, buyer meeting, buyer presentation, buyer's agent, buyers, closing process, commission, commission lawsuits, darryl davis, Darryl Davis Seminars, Facebook, fair market value, first meeting with a buyer, home showing, homebuyer, NAR, national association of realtors, negotiation, property search, real estate transaction, youtube

April
16

Spring has sprung, but the inventory crunch is still in full swing

April 16th, 2026 by Frederick Warburg Peters

Frederick Warburg Peters looks at the spring market in New York City and the factors that are impacting inventory.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Listings, Markets & Economy, Opinion, Select, Teams, brokerage \, brown harris stevens, Frederick Warburg Peters, hamptons, housing inventory, housing market, Inventory Crunch, kathy hochul, new listings, new york, new york city, property listings, real estate market, real-estate-brokerage, Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis, seasonal, Seasonal Homepage Box, spring, Spring Listings, spring market, taxation, Taxation of the Rich, taxes, warburg realty, Zohran Mamdani

April
16

Century 21 revisits ‘The Joy of Home’ in new marketing campaign

April 16th, 2026 by Marian McPherson

During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted "Color of Happiness," a sequel to the franchisor's hit 2024 commercial.

Category: Brokerage, Marketing, Select, branding, C21, century 21, Century 21 Joy of Home, consumer experience, digital marketing, franchising, Homebuying Journey, inman, las vegas, Major League Soccer, Marian McPherson, marketing campaign, MLS, new york city, Real Estate Agents, real estate marketing, residential real estate, Tori Keichinger

April
16

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

April 16th, 2026 by Heather Senison

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Gramercy Park and Downtown Brooklyn.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Chelsea (Manhattan, NY), Gramercy Park (Manhattan, NY), Downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY)

April
16

Inside the Storage Units of Six New Yorkers

April 16th, 2026 by Anna Kodé and Vincent Alban

In a city of notoriously small apartments, New Yorkers keep their meaningful mementos and quirky collections elsewhere.

Category: Storage, Collectors and Collections, New York City

April
16

What Is the Pied-à-Terre Tax? 5 Things to Know About Hochul’s Proposal.

April 16th, 2026 by Ronda Kaysen

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal on taxing second homes would address the city budget gap by targeting the very wealthy.
Image Caption: Gov. Kathy Hochulâ��s proposal on taxing second homes would address the city budget gap by targeting the very wealthy.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to tax second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. Here’s how the proposal might work.

Category: Second Homes and Non-Primary Residences, High Net Worth Individuals, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Property Taxes, Taxation, Real Estate Board of New York, Hochul, Kathleen C, Mamdani, Zohran, New York City, New York State

April
16

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

April 16th, 2026 by Claudia Gryvatz Copquin and Jill P. Capuzzo

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y., and Plainsboro, N.J.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Plainsboro (NJ), Oyster Bay Cove (NY)

April
16

We’re Building More Affordable Housing These Days. It’s Still Not Enough.

April 16th, 2026 by Julia Echikson

The good news is, affordable units are making up a larger share of the new rental supply.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Affordable Housing, Renting and Leasing (Real Estate), United States

April
15

A Design Editor Applies Color and Restraint in His Madrid Apartment

April 15th, 2026 by Julie Lasky and Emilio Parra Doiztua

Enric Pastor takes an editor’s eye to his 900-square-foot home.

Category: Interior Design and Furnishings, Color, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Madrid (Spain), Content Type: Personal Profile

April
15

Vacaville, Calif.: It Isn’t Named for Cows

April 15th, 2026 by Alexander Nazaryan and Andri Tambunan

Image Caption: Four people and a dog in Lagoon Valley Park.

The city, named for an early settler, is a more affordable option to nearby San Francisco and Sacramento.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Vacaville (Calif)

April
15

$500,000 Homes in Alabama, Maine and Oregon

April 15th, 2026 by Angela Serratore

A bungalow in Mobile, Ala., a condominium above a storefront in Portland, Maine, and a Craftsman in Astoria, Ore.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Portland (Me), Mobile (Ala), Astoria (Ore)

April
15

Drew Barrymore and Pete Davidson List Homes in Westchester County

April 15th, 2026 by Vivian Marino

Ms. Barrymore put her house on the market for nearly $5 million; Mr. Davidson wants almost $2.3 million for his. Also, a purchase from Pink.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), High Net Worth Individuals, Barrymore, Drew, Davidson, Pete (1993- ), Pink (1979- ), Gadot, Gal (1985- ), Seacrest, Ryan, Greenwich Village (Manhattan, NY), Harrison (NY), Staten Island (NYC), Malibu (Calif), North Salem (NY), St Helena (Calif)

April
14

It’s Time to Plant, but First Take a Crash Course on Cultivars

April 14th, 2026 by Margaret Roach

An expert explains how to choose the sexiest cultivated varieties of native plants that will also deliver the best ecological performance.

Category: Flowers and Plants, Gardens and Gardening, Content Type: Service, Sustainable Living

April
14

How to Deal With a Problem Neighbor

April 14th, 2026 by Jen A. Miller

Advice from experts on how to keep disputes from escalating and get to a resolution.

Category: Content Type: Service, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Homeowners' Associations, Suits and Litigation (Civil)

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