A government shutdown doesn’t stop the housing market—but it can definitely slow things down. From delaying closings to shaking buyer confidence, even a short shutdown causes ripple effects that can reach your front door. When Washington gridlocks, it doesn’t just stay in DC—it filters down to everyday buyers, sellers, and homeowners across the country. ARead …
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Down payments are holding steady as the housing market cools, offering a bit relief for buyers—although some regions remain much more affordable than others. The typical down payment buyers paid from July to September 2025 was an average of 14.4%, or $30,400—up roughly $500 from the last quarter but nearly unchanged form a year agoRead …
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Unfortunately, many homeowners can wind up with a guest or two who have worn out their welcome, including relatives. But if that relative has taken up permanent residency in your home and you need them gone, it’s time to start thinking about eviction. If you’re feeling more than a bit guilty over the prospect, don’tRead …
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Kanye West has reportedly sold off his second Wyoming ranch, back to the original owners for $14 million, in the midst of reported money woes. The rapper, 48, returned Bighorn Mountain Ranch, which sprawls across 6,713 acres, to the Flitner family, who first sold the “Gold Digger” hitmaker the land in 2019, after West neglectedRead …
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Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni presented the forecast at the group’s annual conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, projecting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain roughly in the rangeRead …
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Model Miranda Kerr has opened up about the shocking rules she and her husband Evan Spiegel have for their four kids when it comes to screen time inside their sprawling $120 million Los Angeles home. The 42-year-old runway star and her Snapchat CEO spouse, 35—who tied the knot in 2017—share children Hart, 7, Myles, 6Read …
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A construction boom is taking off in Arizona with thousands of acres of land being snapped up by investors ready to take on technology and AI. “Typically, 100 acres is the minimum for us. We’ve been looking at doing large scale data centers,” Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, tells Realtor.com®. Verma-Lallian’s company hasRead …
October 17, 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 October 17, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers available economic data, which is stillRead …
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As soon as there is even the slightest crisp in the air, I’m ready to start baking. Filling the kitchen with tender pumpkin bread, hearty sourdough loaves, and candy studded brownies is not only my favorite celebration of fall, it’s also a great way to ready my home for all the holiday baking that isRead …
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