August 2025
Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Aug. 23
Welcome to this weekly housing trends update, where we bring you the latest snapshot of inventory trends, listing activity, and buyer-seller dynamics across the U.S. housing market. In addition to our monthly housing trends reports, which offer deeper insights into long-term patterns, we publish these weekly updates to provide more timely views into market changes.Read …
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Mortgage Rates Edge Down to 6.56%, Remaining at 10-Month Low
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Aug. 28, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged down 2 basis points to 6.58%, notching another 10-month low. After peaking in May 2025, mortgage rates have generally pulled back, modestly and unevenly. This helped existing home sales rise modestly in July, butRead …
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How Much Should You Spend on a New Couch? 3 Experts Answer
Buying a sofa is a big decision and often a big investment—and our experts agree: It should be. But how much should you expect to spend on a new couch? What other factors should you take into consideration? And what are the best sofas for your budget? Spoiler alert: The viral boneless teddy sofa didn’tRead …
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The Untapped Real Estate Niche: Working with Institutional Clients
Ready to level up your real estate career? Institutional buyers and sellers may be the most overlooked and most rewarding niche in the business. Eddie Blanco, broker-owner of Stratwell in Miami, shares how he built a lucrative practice by working…
Top New Construction Metros 2025: What Builders and Agents Need to Know
Realtor.com’s Top New Construction Metros 2025 analysis highlights the metros leading the way in new construction during this year. These markets are not just building more homes, but they are setting the pace for where buyer demand, affordability, and opportunity meet. For builders and agents, the report offers valuable insights into where supply is expandingRead …
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I Designed My Daughter’s Dorm Room and Now It’s My Side Hustle
Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and last for months (or longer). Today, an interior designer andRead …
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5 sales role-play scenarios every real estate team needs to try
Role-playing isn’t every agent’s favorite training tool. It can feel awkward, old-school, even forced. But when done right, it’s one of the fastest ways to build confidence and close skill gaps in a safe, low-stakes environment. Most agents think they know what they’d say in tough conversations, until they’re actually having them with a clientRead …
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CRYSTAL RIVER FLORIDA tour of 3911 N Nokomis Point
Discover waterfront living in Crystal River Florida at 3911 North Nokomis Point. This elevated two bedroom two bath home sits on a canal only a fifteen minute boat ride to Crystal River and Kings Bay. Built in 2016, the home…
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index: National Home Price Growth Eases to 1.9% in June
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index: National Home Price Growth Eases to 1.9% in June What does the data show? The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index showed a further slowdown in home price growth in June, with the National Index rising 1.9% year-over-year, down from 2.3% in May, as affordability constraints, elevated supply, and uneven regional demand continueRead …
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