What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticked down 3 basis points this week to 6.18%, from 6.21% last week, landing near 2025 lows of late October. The modest decline reflects a bond market that moved throughout the week—albeit within a tight range—following a mix of cooling andRead …
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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. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a software developer shares howRead …
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Most for Your Money Metro of 2025 Where Buyers Got the Most Space for the Price Affordability took on renewed importance in 2025. Higher mortgage rates and stretched budgets pushed many buyers to focus less on chasing the fastest-moving markets and more on maximizing what their housing dollar could buy. While the national median priceRead …
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. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a chief nursing officer andRead …
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Luxury Market Showdown: San Francisco vs. Seattle Headline trends – Luxury homes in San Francisco have a higher starting price (top 10%) than in Seattle, but the gap has narrowed substantially over time: from roughly 93% in 2016 to about 48% today. – Current San Francisco luxury entry point: $2.66 million – Current Seattle luxuryRead …
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When it comes to wood floors, one thing is certain: You have options. Whether you want a classic or modern look, whether you have a small budget or an unlimited one, there’s certainly something out there for you. The downside? All that variety can make decision-making feel pretty overwhelming. We consulted with experts to helpRead …
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As the year comes to a close, the results are clear. Realtor.com is gaining share in total visits, deepening engagement, and making meaningful progress in closing the distance with the category leader. “This isn’t about a single month or a short-term spike,” said Mickey Neuberger, Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer at Realtor.com. “It’s the resultRead …
If you only look at your gross commission income (GCI) at year’s end, you might be missing the real story. For years, many agents have measured success in terms of dollars and the number of deals closed. But as the market evolves, those numbers alone don’t tell you how strong or sustainable your business reallyRead …
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Imagine this: You invite your friends over for the weekend, and they roll up in their shiny new electric vehicle. Now, they’re asking if they can plug it in for a quick charge. You do have a compatible charger. What should you do? Short answer: Yes, let them charge. Long answer: Keep reading. Conceptually, itRead …
