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August 2025 New Residential Construction What happened New residential construction activity slowed in August, with starts and permits falling on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis, while completions picked up compared to July, but remained well below year-ago levels. Homebuilders have exercised caution this year, facing low buyer demand, tariff uncertainty, and labor disruptions. PermitsRead …

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It’s almost fall—pumpkin spice is in the air, lunch boxes are back in rotation, and it’s already time to start thinking about Halloween decor. But while you’re busy thinking about cozy throws and costumes, there’s one thing you might be overlooking: your lawn. More specifically? Lawn aeration. This process of reviving and refreshing compacted grassRead …

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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 painter in New JerseyRead …

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A strong brokerage content strategy does two things at once: it builds a consistent brand that compounds over time, and it gives agents clear lanes to add their voice and local expertise. This guide provides a practical framework to decide what marketing content should be centralized by the brokerage and what content should stay agent-led—plusRead …

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In the current environment of still-high home prices and mortgage rates, it can often seem like buying a home is out of reach. Many buyers are discouraged by the amount they would have to pay upfront and each month going forward when purchasing a home, as buying power has been drastically reduced and renting isRead …

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September 12, 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 September 12, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecoversinflation dataand how, alongsidelabor market readings, itRead …

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Color of the Year season kicked off earlier than ever, with Behr rolling out its pick at the end of July. Since then, we’ve started seeing other paint companies predicting the hottest hues for 2026. From retro greens and a daring warm rust tone to the perfect buttery shade of ivory, below are all theRead …

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The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell slightly in August, from 71.8 to 71.4, as concerns mount about selling conditions, the likelihood of home prices increasing, and personal financial situations. Perceptions around buying improved month over month, with 28% of respondents saying now is a good time to buy, up from 23% in July.Read …

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