May 16, 2025 – 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 May 16, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latest data on small business optimismRead …
Highlights April 2025 rental trends – April 2025 marks the 21st month of year-over-year rent decline in a row for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $29, or -1.7%, year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,699, up $5Read …
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Homeownership comes with many financial responsibilities, and property taxes are often one of the most significant expenses. Realtor.com researchers found that 63% of the surveyed homeowners want information about reducing expenses and saving money, including property taxes. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware that they may be overpaying on their property taxes—or that they can protestRead …
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For most clients, buying or selling a home is a deeply personal milestone. And in a world of automated messages and one-size-fits-all service, a truly personalized experience stands out. When clients feel like they’re your top priority, it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and turns one-time buyers into lifelong advocates. The best part? Making clients feelRead …
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From traffic to trust, Realtor.com is gaining momentum in a crowded field. We’re closing the gap with Zillow and pulling further ahead of Redfin and Homes.com—on visits, engagement, and search visibility. Powered by product innovation and a smarter marketing strategy, we’re winning where it matters most: helping more people find their way home. Realtor.com byRead …
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Ever notice how certain home trends seem to be everywhere—social media, celebrity homes, your neighbors’ homes—all at once? We noticed it a few years back with black window frames and now we’re seeing it again with glass garage doors. The sleek, industrial look is definitely a statement—but is it the right one for your home?Read …
Glass Garage Doors Are Suddenly Everywhere-5 Things to Know Read More »
If you’ve just moved, you may be feeling that fresh-start energy that comes from beginning again somewhere new. Or you may be feeling completely overwhelmed by all the decluttering, organizing, and cleaning that needs to get done. Either way, all homeowners need a few essential cleaning supplies to take care of your new space—so itRead …
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What the March pending home sales data shows Pending home sales jumped 6.1% in March amid a slight retreat in mortgage rates from the first two months of 2025. Though the improvement from February is significant, pending home sales still trail last March by 0.6%. Currently, buyers are still afflicted with mortgage rates in theRead …
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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
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