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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. 24, 2026) Read More »

With lending rates dipping to a three-year low earlier this month, 2026 may be a smart time for homeowners to consider a kitchen or bathroom renovation. But according to three real estate professionals we spoke with, the kitchen and bath updates that make the most sense right now aren’t about chasing trends—they’re about balancing day-to-dayRead …

Top Kitchen & Bath Trends For 2026, According to Realtors Read More »

Your front door sets the first impression for your home—and the person who lives beyond the threshold. Do you stand out from the crowd with a statement color? Match with your landscaping? Keep it classic with neutrals? A lot is hinging on this! (Door humor—you’re welcome). To help you make the right choice, we turnedRead …

The Best Front Door Color for Your Astrological Sign Read More »

What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed continued year-over-year home price growth through November, but at a moderating pace as affordability constraints and a slower labor backdrop weighed on demand. The U.S. National Index posted a 1.4% annual gain in November, unchanged from October and close to the slowestRead …

Commentary: Case-Shiller Home Price Index Price Growth Holds at 1.4% in November Read More »

Real estate clients don’t judge an agent by how hard they work behind the scenes; they judge them by how calm or chaotic the buying and selling process feels—the client experience. Buyers and sellers are getting more intentional about who they work with, and not always for the reasons agents assume. A recent buyer surveyRead …

Why innovative real estate agents focus on client experience Read More »

January 23, 2026 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 January 23, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the upcoming Fed meeting and whatRead …

January 23, 2026 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

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 couple share how theirRead …

I’m 35 and I Own a Barndominium on 23 Acres in Ohio Read More »