January 2026

Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since September 2022

Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since September 2022

What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped by 10 basis points to 6.06% this week, marking its lowest level in more than three years. Mortgage rates first climbed above the 6% threshold in fall 2022 and have remained elevated since, contributing to strained affordability conditions and aRead …

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How AI is transforming the daily workflow for real estate agents

How AI is transforming the daily workflow for real estate agents

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly moved from a future-facing buzzword to an everyday productivity tool. And for real estate agents, it’s becoming one of the most valuable additions to the daily workflow. Many of the platforms real estate professionals already use daily, from CRMs to marketing tools to transaction systems, now include AI features behindRead …

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How to Embrace 2026 Color Trends at Home Without Painting

How to Embrace 2026 Color Trends at Home Without Painting

For months, color forecasters have been predicting the home color trends that will define 2026. From earthy neutrals like Sherwin-Williams’ Universal Khaki to Little Greene’s rich and plummy Adventurer, plus shades like Jade and Plum Noir featured in the 2026 Pinterest Palette, the vibe is decidedly cozier—proof that the tight grip Millennial gray and itsRead …

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December 2025 Rental Report: Lower-Priced Rentals Have Seen the Most Rent Growth

December 2025 Rental Report: Lower-Priced Rentals Have Seen the Most Rent Growth

Highlights – Nationwide asking rent continues its 29-month streak of year-over-year declines. The median asking rent across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas was $1,689, down 0.7% from December 2024. – All unit sizes experienced rent declines again this month, although studio units are experiencing a less significant decline than 1- and 2-bedroom units, andRead …

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New-Home Sales Surge in September and October as Prices Fall

New-Home Sales Surge in September and October as Prices Fall

October 2025 New-Home Sales What happened this month In a long-awaited release of September and October data, new-home sales picked up considerably in September and held pace in October, with the latter month registering an 18.7% year-over-year growth rate of 737,000 single-family homes on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. The number of new homes forRead …

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Recruiting and retention trends: How technology shapes agent experience

Recruiting and retention trends: How technology shapes agent experience

When considering a move, real estate agents are looking at more than commission structures or company culture. A brokerage’s technology stack has become a major factor shaping recruiting and retention, influencing everything from daily workflows to long-term career growth. As consumer expectations rise and the industry becomes more digital, agents want organizations that offer modernRead …

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