February 2026

The Best Storage Solutions for Your Small Kitchen

The Best Storage Solutions for Your Small Kitchen

There are a few things small kitchens can claim—coziness and charm, for starters—but plentiful storage isn’t one of them. The good news? There are plenty of smart organizing tricks that can help stretch your space and make every inch work harder. Here, three professional organizers break down the often-overlooked areas where storage can be maximized—plusRead …

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Which Niche Nook Fits Your Vibe?

News & Insights Paid Program – This content was paid for by an advertiser and created by the Realtor.com advertising department. The Realtor.com editorial organization was not involved in the creation of this content.Read More

Mortgage Rates Dip Into 5% Range for First Time Since Fall 2022

Mortgage Rates Dip Into 5% Range for First Time Since Fall 2022

What happened to mortgage rates this week? The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate dropped by 3 basis points to 5.98% this week, dipping into the 5% range for the first time in 3.5 years. The downward drift this week was in line with the 10-year Treasury yields. Specifically, the Supreme Court struck down the administration’sRead …

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2025Q4 Cross-Market Demand Report

2025Q4 Cross-Market Demand Report

2025Q4 Cross-Market Demand Report: Out-of-Market Buyers Now Dominate 87 of the 100 Largest Metros Highlights – In 2025Q4, 61.9% of online views for homes in the 100 largest metros came from out-of-market shoppers—up from 48.6% in 2019Q4, signaling a structural shift in demand. – Homes in Southern metros attract the highest share of out-of-metro interestRead …

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Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Feb. 21, 2026)

Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Feb. 21, 2026)

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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Seller signals: Early clues that someone in your sphere is thinking about moving

Seller signals: Early clues that someone in your sphere is thinking about moving

Most sellers don’t wake up one morning and decide to move. The decision usually takes shape quietly through small life changes, passing comments, or subtle shifts in how they talk about their home. Long before someone asks, “How much is my home worth?” or requests a listing appointment, they’re often processing the idea in theirRead …

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Commentary: Case-Shiller Home Price Index Price Growth Slowing Through December

Commentary: Case-Shiller Home Price Index Price Growth Slowing Through December

What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed national home price growth slowing through December, with the U.S. National Index rising 1.3% year over year, down slightly from 1.4% in November. At 1.3%, 2025 home price growth represents a clear downshift from the post-pandemic pace and underscores how affordability constraintsRead …

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