Introduction The fall housing market offered buyers slightly better conditions as easing mortgage rates and a modest rise in inventory improved both affordability and choice. Mortgage rates began July near 6.7% and fell to roughly 6.26% by late September, their lowest level since early spring. The rate relief, though modest, helped bring some buyers backRead …
Fall 2025 WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking Read More »
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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Do you and your team feel stuck on a never-ending content treadmill, writing blogs, filming videos, and posting updates just to keep up? The pace of content creation can wear anyone out. But here’s the thing: you may not need to make more content. You just need to make better use of what you alreadyRead …
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Don’t underestimate the power of a well-styled bed when you’re hosting an open house or having photographs taken for an online listing. “When a bedroom looks tidy, inviting, and thoughtfully put together, it immediately gives the impression that the home is well cared for,” says RealtorⓇ Rachel Stringer. But what’s the best way to makeRead …
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, two conservation biologists share howRead …
I Did a Cash Out Refinance to Build My Mom an ADU for $250K Read More »
Beloved for their timeless charm, Craftsman homes are in high demand these days, thanks to their distinctive character and sense of history. Their authentic design and meticulous craftsmanship give them an unmistakable warmth and personality that buyers love. In turn, savvy sellers can turn that widespread appeal into a higher listing price. In fact, ifRead …
The Craftsman Home Boom: Why Sellers Are Seeing Major Gains Read More »
Tropical Storm Melissa is gaining strength, threatening to evolve into a slow-moving hurricane capable of unleashing torrential rain and destructive winds across the Caribbean and potentially the U.S. As of late Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center confirmed Melissa’s upgrade from a tropical rainstorm, reporting sustained winds near 50 mph and a westward movement atRead …
Tropical Storm Melissa Tracker: Storm’s Path Headed Toward FL Homeowners Read More »
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point when policymakers meet next week, but concerns are mounting over the lack of reliable employment figures. Since the start of the federal government shutdown three weeks ago, the central bank has been cut off from vital economic dataRead …
Luxury living is being taken to new heights. Penthouse properties in New York City are becoming a big draw for buyers looking for a slice of the sky. “A New York penthouse is a dream captured in movies, magazines and media,” Donna Olshan, president and owner of Olshan Realty, tells Realtor.com®. At least seven condominiumsRead …
Sky-High Living Drives Penthouses to the Top of NYC’s Luxury Sales Read More »
When someone searches for “real estate in [your city],” does your brokerage show up, or do they find a national competitor first? Many brokerages invest in a sleek website but fail to optimize it for local search, lead capture, or agent visibility. The result? Missed opportunities, invisible listings, and competitors winning the clicks that shouldRead …
