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I Spent $150K to Turn a 100-Year-Old Train Car Into an Airbnb

I Spent $150K to Turn a 100-Year-Old Train Car Into an Airbnb

Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a young creative shares howRead …

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I Paid Professional Stylists $1,800 to Decorate for the Holidays

I Paid Professional Stylists $1,800 to Decorate for the Holidays

Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a former marketer and avidRead …

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Creating a culture of real estate referrals: how internal values show up in client praise

Creating a culture of real estate referrals: how internal values show up in client praise

Great teams don’t have to ask for referrals; they earn them. When clients sense unity, clear communication, and shared values across every agent they meet, they feel it. That consistency becomes your reputation and the driving force behind five-star reviews and repeat business. In this article, we’ll explore how your team’s internal culture directly influencesRead …

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Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Nov. 22, 2025)

Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Nov. 22, 2025)

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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Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.23% as Markets Bet on December Fed Cut

Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.23% as Markets Bet on December Fed Cut

What happened to mortgage rates this week: The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged down 3 basis points this week, to 6.23%, as delayed economic data trickles in and a divided Fed leans toward a December cut. After the delayed September jobs report delivered mixed signals, several Fed key officials hinted they would backRead …

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S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index: Price Growth Slows, Weakest Since Mid-2023

S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index: Price Growth Slows, Weakest Since Mid-2023

What does the data show? The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.3% annual gain in September, slowing from 1.4% in the prior month and marking the weakest year-over-year performance since mid-2023. The report reflects closings from July through September, a period defined by steady but elevated mortgage rates thatRead …

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