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If a home renovation project is on your to-do list this year, you’ve probably considered the math. And you’ve probably concluded that exterior projects like replacing your garage door, upgrading your siding, or adding a deck deliver the best return on investment (ROI). But homes aren’t spreadsheets, and not every decision comes down to resaleRead …

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Highlights – Nationwide asking rent continues its 29-month streak of year-over-year declines. The median asking rent across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas was $1,689, down 0.7% from December 2024. – All unit sizes experienced rent declines again this month, although studio units are experiencing a less significant decline than 1- and 2-bedroom units, andRead …

December 2025 Rental Report: Lower-Priced Rentals Have Seen the Most Rent Growth Read More »

October 2025 New-Home Sales What happened this month In a long-awaited release of September and October data, new-home sales picked up considerably in September and held pace in October, with the latter month registering an 18.7% year-over-year growth rate of 737,000 single-family homes on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. The number of new homes forRead …

New-Home Sales Surge in September and October as Prices Fall Read More »

– Inventory rose for the 26th straight month (+12.1% YoY), but growth continues to decelerate, with active listings falling seasonally in December (-8.9% MoM) and remaining well below pre-pandemic norms nationally. – Demand stayed soft as buyer activity cooled and prices eased, with homes taking 4 days longer to sell than a year ago, andRead …

December 2025 Housing Market Trends: Inventory Rises, Demand Softens, and “Benchmarkets” Reveal Regional Divides Read More »

What happened to mortgage rates this week It’s a new year, but the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate is little changed from its 2025 low, reached in the last week of the year. The typical rate edged up 1 basis point to 6.16% marking its lowest first-week of the year reading since 2022. TheRead …

Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 6.16%, but Mark Lowest Start to Year Since 2022 Read More »

In case you’re wondering: Wallpaper isn’t going anywhere in 2026. Certain styles may be waning in popularity (think “gray geometrics and one-wall accent florals” according to Austin-based interior designer Stephanie Brown), while others, including textured neutrals, expressionist murals, and wallpaper drenching—like color drenching but for wallpaper—are on the rise. But the real question is notRead …

Is Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Actually Better? Read More »

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just for tech-savvy teams anymore. For today’s real estate agents, the right AI tools can turn hours of marketing work into minutes, helping you brainstorm ideas, design visuals, and write sharper copy faster than ever. In this article, we’ll highlight simple, affordable AI marketing tools for agents worth exploring, outlining whatRead …

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Ever feel like you’re constantly writing emails but not getting the responses you want? Or maybe you know you should be sending more follow-ups, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) can change the game. AI-powered tools can help craft compelling emails, automate follow-ups, and personalize content withoutRead …

How to use artificial intelligence to up your real estate email marketing game Read More »

America is short 4m homes. Below is a one-stop-shop of curated resources for MLS/Association staff about our “Let America Build” initiative. Check back regularly for added articles and links to share with your subscribers and members. Please reach out with questions to irmarketing@realtor.com. Recent housing production-focused articlesHyperlocal content from News & Insights(built from Realtor.com economicsRead …

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