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Today Realtor.com has announced it has teamed up with Movoto, one of the nation’s top real estate search platforms. Under the partnership, Movoto will publish Realtor.com’s New Construction listings, expanding visibility for builders and enhancing the home-shopping experience for millions of consumers. Movoto, a top-10 real estate site, will now receive syndicated builder-direct content—including communitiesRead …

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The new year inevitably brings questions from prospective buyers and sellers about what’s ahead for the housing market. The 2026 Realtor.com Housing Forecast offers a clearer picture — mortgage rates stabilizing near 6.3%, modest home price growth, a third straight year of rising inventory, and softening rents, especially in the South and West regions. ForRead …

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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 physical therapist and motherRead …

I Looked at 100+ Houses Before Buying in Trumbull, Connecticut Read More »

Luxury Market Showdown: Nashville vs. Austin Two Hotspots, Two Stories of Luxury Living Known for their booming music and tech scenes, Nashville, Tennessee, and Austin, Texas, have evolved into leading luxury housing markets. Each draws affluent buyers seeking high-end homes in amenity-rich settings, yet their price trends and inventory shifts tell two very different stories.Read …

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Between shifting market conditions, new technologies, and rising consumer expectations, real estate agents are under more pressure than ever to stay visible, connected, and efficient. Fortunately, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where the right tools can make all the difference. From AI-powered marketing to automated lead nurturing and smarter listing exposure, today’sRead …

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As the year winds down, the best agents take a beat, not just to close out business, but to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what needs a reset before January. Between client events, family commitments, and finishing deals, it’s easy to skip this step. But a thoughtful year-end review can make the differenceRead …

6 things every agent should evaluate before January Read More »

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 civil engineer in HoustonRead …

A Cost Breakdown of My $120K Kitchen Renovation in Houston, TX Read More »

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 holiday lover shares howRead …

I Spent $40K+ To Turn My Front Yard Into a Christmas Light Show Read More »

Online reviews have become one of the most powerful trust signals in real estate. Before a buyer or seller ever picks up the phone, they’re scanning ratings, reading testimonials, and making snap judgments about which team feels credible and experienced. In fact, research consistently shows that reviews influence nearly every stage of a consumer’s decisionRead …

Review collection made easy: Scripts and email sequences for real estate teams Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Nov. 20, 2025 Mortgage Rates Edge Up, Missing Data Adds Uncertainty Ahead of Fed Meeting What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate drifted 2 basis points higher to 6.26% as markets awaited incoming economic data following the end of the government shutdown. Treasury yields haveRead …

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