January 2026

If a home renovation project is on your to-do list this year, you’ve probably considered the math. And you’ve probably concluded that exterior projects like replacing your garage door, upgrading your siding, or adding a deck deliver the best return on investment (ROI). But homes aren’t spreadsheets, and not every decision comes down to resaleRead …

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The Winter 2026 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking Detroit Hangs on to the Top Spot This quarter’s luxury housing market leaderboard reinforces a theme that has been building: the top-performing luxury markets are not defined by price alone. They are defined by balance. Markets that pair livability and economic durability with workable supplyRead …

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Introduction The housing market entered the new year on somewhat steadier footing, as borrowing costs eased modestly from recent highs and inventory continued to inch higher in many markets. Mortgage rates, which spent much of 2025 hovering above 6.5%, drifted lower toward the end of the year, offering buyers limited but welcome relief. The slightRead …

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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 …

Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Jan. 17, 2025) Read More »

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, an entrepreneur shares how heRead …

I Spent $20K on an In-Home Theater in Our Airbnb Read More »

Video doesn’t fail for real estate agents because it’s ineffective; it fails because it’s framed as performance. When a real estate video feels like something you have to star in, script, and polish, it becomes easy to put off or abandon altogether. Yet, the most useful video content on social media uses video as aRead …

5 Easy Video Ideas for Real Estate Agents Read More »

The real estate tech landscape changes fast, and many agents feel pressure to keep up, adding new apps, upgrading subscriptions, or trying out tools recommended by friends or team members. But more tools don’t always lead to more efficiency. In fact, for many agents, the opposite is true: too many platforms create confusion, duplicate workRead …

Tech stack tune-up: What agents should add, cut, or rethink for 2026 Read More »