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In the competitive world of real estate, a successful business hinges on an effective lead strategy. However, not all leads are created equal, and understanding the fundamental differences between shared and non-shared leads is crucial for optimizing your efforts and maximizing your return on investment. The right approach isn’t about one type of lead beingRead …

Connections Lead Follow-Up Best Practices (Shared vs. Non-Shared) Read More »

July’s readout of the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index showed a slight improvement over the pessimism shown in June. The overall index ticked up from 69.8 to 71.8 as responses to the survey’s questions about economic conditions improved. At the same time, though, survey respondents had the most negative reactions to being asked ifRead …

Home Purchase Sentiment Improves Modestly in July Read More »

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.74%, down from 6.75% last week. So what impact does this have on your monthly mortgage payment? And what does this mean for homebuyers? Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.74%, down from 6.75% last week. So what impactRead …

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $440,950 Home at a 6.74% Rate Read More »

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August 1, 2025 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 August 1, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers the marquis economic indicators including thejobsRead …

August 1, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

Highlights – In 2025Q2, the median asking rent in New York City registered at $3,491, an increase of $123, or 3.7%, compared with a year ago. – The median asking rent for 0-2 bedrooms in New York City was $3,436, reflecting an increase of $137, or 4.2%, from the previous year, while rent for 3+Read …

New York City Rental Report 2025Q2: Closing the Affordability Gap Would Take Decades, Not years Read More »

[Open in App] This Magnetic Wall Decal Is Genius—Plus 5 More Peel & Stick Kids’ Room Ideas Designing a kid’s room can feel a bit like aiming at a moving target. This month, they’re obsessed with dinosaurs; next month, it’s outer space. Before you know it, they’re “way too old” for any of that. That’sRead …

Our Favorite Peel & Stick Kids Room Decor Ideas (They’re Genius) Read More »

In the nonstop pace of real estate, where listing appointments and client calls fill your calendar, social media often gets pushed to the back burner. But staying visible online is how prospective clients find you, and how past clients remember you. That’s where automation comes in. Automating your real estate social media doesn’t mean handingRead …

7 smart ways to automate your real estate social media (without losing the personal touch) Read More »

Highlights June 2025 rental trends – June 2025 marks the 23rd straight month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $36, or -2.1%, year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,711, up by $6 (0.4%)Read …

June 2025 Rental Report: Renting Saves Over $900 a Month than Buying a Starter Home 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 June 28 Read More »