Local Data Drives Real Estate Decisions | Real Estate News

Real Estate News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Zillow’s chief economist Mischa Fisher makes his Inman Connect debut, arguing that local market data—not national headlines—holds the real estate insights agents need to price homes, make competitive offers, and navigate today’s uncertain market. While interest rates dominate the conversation, Fisher highlights that lingering inflation and job market concerns fuel consumer anxiety, even as affordability has improved since the pandemic. He explains that fixed-rate mortgages can shield buyers from future inflation, and refinancing remains a viable option if rates fall. Fisher also urges agents…