What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped slightly to 6.15% in the last readout of 2025 after registering at 6.18% last week. This marks the lowest readout of 2025, a year in which rates averaged 6.6%. The yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note has softened during thisRead …
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What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home NSA Index showed modest but steady growth in October, reflecting a 1.4% increase in home prices year over year after a 1.3% increase last month. This month’s release reflects sales closing primarily from August through October, a period marked by mortgage rates thatRead …
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Thinking about buying a home but signing another lease instead? Welcome to Rental Diaries, where real people break down what it’s actually like to rent—what they pay, what they sacrifice, and what they’re still dreaming about. Today, a family of three shares how they found their dream rental—a townhouse in South Pasadena—after nearly being evicted.Read …
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An eye-popping, 16-bedroom megamansion—complete with a two-lane bowling alley, 12-seat home theatre, and an arcade room—just hit the market for $14.5 million. Located on a half-acre lot in Reunion, FL, about 30 minutes southwest of Orlando, the 17,694-square-foot residence is currently being used as a successful rental property within the Reunion Resort & Golf Club.Read …
A recently constructed “waterfront masterpiece” with a new seawall and deep-water dock designed to accommodate a yacht has recently hit the market in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, for $9.9 million. The sanctuary overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway was built in 2023 and features 188 feet of easy-to-navigate water with “no fixed bridges.” “Its expansive dock isRead …
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 …
