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Scaling a real estate team is exciting, but it also brings complexity. Recruiting, training, lead generation, and client service can quickly overwhelm even well-run teams without the right systems in place. That’s where technology comes in. The right tools don’t just save time; they standardize processes, improve consistency, and give agents the resources they needRead …

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– – Inventory gains continue, but growth is slowing: Active listings rose 17.0% year-over-year, the 23rd consecutive month of gains, but growth has decelerated steadily since May. National inventory remains 13.9% below pre-pandemic levels. – Regional divide widens: The South and West are now above pre-pandemic inventory, while the Northeast and Midwest remain deeply undersupplied.Read …

September 2025 Housing Market Trends Report-Realtor.com Research: Inventory, Prices, and Trends 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 …

Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Sept. 27 Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—October 2nd, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate increased 4 basis points to 6.34% this week as markets weigh the implications of the government shutdown. The timing of this disruption is particularly sensitive, coming just after the Federal Reserve cut policy rates for theRead …

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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 single mom shares howRead …

How I Bought a $368K Home in Orlando, FL on a $87K Salary Read More »

Halloween decorating has become bigger, bolder, and more competitive in recent years (think 12-foot skeletons and elaborate sound-and-light shows!) But for homeowners in HOA communities, rules around what’s allowed can dampen spooky season fun. With HOA restrictions on holiday decor becoming more and more common, there’s a right way to plan when it comes toRead …

Can My HOA Ban Halloween Decorations? Read More »

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Your brand is more than a logo or tagline; it’s the sum of every impression you make, online and off. Yet in today’s competitive market, even seasoned real estate professionals can miss the mark when it comes to real estate branding. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling a team, here are five common mistakesRead …

5 common branding mistakes real estate agents make and how to fix them Read More »

Mortgage rates have eased from recent highs, but remain above 6%. Rates reached a 2025 peak of 7.04% in January after climbing through most of the fourth quarter of 2024. Rates have generally eased lower since late May, landing in the low 6% range by late September, offering a glimmer of hope for home shoppers.Read …

80% of Outstanding Mortgage Debt Has a Sub-6% Rate Read More »

Highlights – Fixer-uppers are priced 54.2% lower than the median single-family home in the US. They tend to be smaller and older as well. – Fixer-uppers spend slightly more time on the market than comparable older and affordable homes, but they are catching up compared to July 2021. – Fixer-uppers get 52.0% more page viewsRead …

Roll Up Your Sleeves: An In-Depth Look at Fixer-Uppers on the Market Read More »