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The Shrinking Institutional Investor Footprint: National Trends and Local Concentration Executive Summary – Although overall investor activity is structurally higher than it was a decade ago, large institutional investors – across various definitions – make up a small and shrinking share of US single family home purchases. – Institutional investors (defined in this report asRead …

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Spring is often when buyer activity spikes, listings move faster, and calendars fill up quickly. For many agents, open houses feel like the centerpiece of lead generation this time of year. But relying on open houses alone can create unpredictable results. If your lead flow depends on weekend foot traffic, your pipeline is tied toRead …

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What happened to mortgage rates this week? Mortgage rates jumped 11 basis points to 6.11% this week as volatility caused by geo-political uncertainty outweighed relatively soft economic data. The ongoing conflict in Iran has stoked fears of wartime inflation, sending yields on the 10-year Treasury climbing and driving mortgage rates higher. This shift comes despiteRead …

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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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February 2026 Hottest Housing Markets Highlights Manchester-Nashua, NHclaimed the top spot in February for the first time since April 2025.- Buyer demand remains highly concentrated in the hottest markets, where listings attracted roughly 2.8 times the national average views per property. – The Midwest and Northeast once again dominated the Top 20, accounting for everyRead …

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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 renter in Pasadena, CaliforniaRead …

I’m a Design Editor and I Spent $2,600 Redoing My Rental Kitchen Read More »

Just one month ago we introduced Realtor.com+ with a clear mission: to build a collaborative search platform that keeps the industry, and the agent, at the center of the experience. The response has been nothing short of incredible. I’m thrilled to share that we are already expanding Realtor.com+, signing two major California MLSs and bringingRead …

Realtor.com+ Expands to San Diego and San Francisco MLSs as Momentum Grows Read More »

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February 27, 2026 Overview – 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 February 27, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscussesmortgage rates dropping below 6%, what thatRead …

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What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed national home price growth slowing through December, with the U.S. National Index rising 1.3% year over year, down slightly from 1.4% in November. At 1.3%, 2025 home price growth represents a clear downshift from the post-pandemic pace and underscores how affordability constraintsRead …

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