Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Oct. 16, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate declined 3 basis points to 6.27% this week as investors continued to assess developments in the new tariffs on China. Meanwhile, the government shutdown has entered its 16th day, creating an economic data drought. On TuesdayRead …
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When buyers envision their next move, they’re not just considering square footage or mortgage rates. They’re imagining morning walks to the local coffee shop, weekends at the park, and the vibe of the neighborhood they’ll call home. Yet most real estate websites don’t capture this bigger picture. They stop at listings, bios, and contact formsRead …
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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 …
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When it comes to homeownership, Gen Z is realistic about the challenges they face, but they’re not giving up on the dream. A new Realtor.com® survey of 1,000 adults ages 18–27 who currently own or hope to own a home found that 82% of respondents believe it’s harder for their generation to buy a homeRead …
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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 retired couple shares howRead …
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Writing a listing description is more than a creative exercise; it’s a strategy. Real estate teams juggle multiple listings at once, and every word has to pull double duty: sparking buyer interest while also helping the property surface online. The right listing description can do both. You don’t need to be an SEO expert toRead …
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Scaling a real estate team is exciting, but it also brings complexity. Recruiting, training, lead generation, and client service can quickly overwhelm even well-run teams without the right systems in place. That’s where technology comes in. The right tools don’t just save time; they standardize processes, improve consistency, and give agents the resources they needRead …
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– – Inventory gains continue, but growth is slowing: Active listings rose 17.0% year-over-year, the 23rd consecutive month of gains, but growth has decelerated steadily since May. National inventory remains 13.9% below pre-pandemic levels. – Regional divide widens: The South and West are now above pre-pandemic inventory, while the Northeast and Midwest remain deeply undersupplied.Read …
