What the December FOMC meeting statement said The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC), the rate-setting body that meets roughly eight times per year, voted to cut the Federal Funds rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting. This follows 25 basis point cuts in each of the September and October meetings and bringsRead …
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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 take months (or longer). Today, a young creative shares howRead …
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We asked top-performing Realtor® Dan Grieb, CEO and founder of the Dan Grieb Home to Sell team at Keller Williams in Orlando, one question: “What’s one game-changing piece of advice you’d share right now?” Here’s what she said. #floridarealtors #realestateadvice…
– Inventory climbs for the 25th straight month (+12.6% YoY), but growth is slowing, as the plateau in the post-pandemic supply recovery continues. – Buyer activity remains soft as homes stay on the market longer (+3 days, YoY) and prices ease (-0.4% YoY). The slowdown is most pronounced in the South and West, while manyRead …
If you’ve been considering a backup generator, there’s at least one reason to say yes: It has a 95% return on investment (ROI), according to the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report. The report, which provides insights into the home renovations projects that deliver the most value for your money, puts outdoor improvements—like replacing your garageRead …
Your reviews are your reputation. Long before you meet a client, they’ve already formed an opinion by reading what others say about you online. In a competitive real estate market, a strong review profile can mean the difference between getting the call or getting passed over. Building that reputation takes consistency, not necessarily a bigRead …
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Home Sales To Remain in Low Gear as Balance Holds In 2026, we expect a steadier housing market, but it’s not yet off to the races. Mortgage rates are forecast to average 6.3%, easing affordability pressures slightly, while home prices rise modestly by 2.2%. Existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million, a smallRead …
December 5, 2025 Overview – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending December 5, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses theRealtor.com2026 Housing Forecastand what’s expected forRead …
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2025 has been a year of headwinds for the housing market as a whole and for the new-construction segment in particular. The softening labor market has led to weakened buyer demand for both existing and new homes. On the supply side, builders have also been subject to labor shortages and new tariffs on construction materialsRead …
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