Your communication style can influence everything, from a client’s confidence to how smoothly a deal moves forward. And sometimes, it’s not what you say that can cause issues, it’s what you don’t say, how you say it, or the timing that throws things off. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the most commonRead …
What does the data show? The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in March, down from 3.9% last month. The 10- and 20-city indices also posted year-over-year gains of of 4.8% and 4.1%, respectively, slowing from 5.2% and 4.5% in February. This month’s release covers home sales in January, February, and March a periodRead …
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With 2025 graduation season approaching, Realtor.com has compiled its annual list of the best rental markets for recent college graduates—featuring cities and towns that offer a well-balanced mix of rental affordability, job opportunities, and vibrant lifestyle amenities. As with last year, we ranked towns and cities based on key criteria that matter most to newRead …
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[Open in App] My Husband and I Bought and Renovated a Church for Our Blended Family—and It Cost Less Than $50K Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. IfRead …
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What clients say is important, but what they don’t say can be even more telling. Whether you’re guiding first-time homebuyers through open houses or negotiating with seasoned investors, non-verbal communication plays a powerful role in how people make decisions and form impressions. Research suggests that the majority of our communication, as much as 80%, isRead …
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April 2025 New-Home Sales What happened this month New home sales increased in April despite stubbornly high mortgage rates, declining consumer confidence and rising economic uncertainty stemming from tariff policy fallout. The number of new single-family homes sold in April reached 743,000 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, a figure 10.9% higher than March’s andRead …
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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
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Ghosting happens. One day, you’re walking through open houses with a buyer who seems eager and responsive. The next, nothing. No texts. No emails. Total radio silence. Or maybe it’s a seller who was excited after your listing consultation and then suddenly vanishes from your inbox. In real estate, ghosting refers to when a clientRead …
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 22, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate surged 5 basis points higher this week to 6.86%, mirroring the rise in 10-year Treasury yields following the U.S. credit downgrade. Concerns about tariffs and the growing U.S. debt burden have raised doubts about whether U.S.Read …
