Author name: Szabi

Marketing a listing is familiar territory. Treating it as a full content lifecycle is where many agents see added value. From the moment a property is marked “coming soon” to the day it’s labeled “just sold,” each stage creates natural opportunities to communicate, reinforce value, and stay visible without sounding repetitive. When those moments areRead …

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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 writer and artist sharesRead …

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Luxury Market Showdown: Boston vs. Seattle Highlights – Similar field position at the median with listing prices for Seattle at $730,000 and Boston at $760,000 (U.S. median: $399,900). – Luxury entry point splits at the goal line: – Seattle (90th percentile): $1.70M (about 43% above the U.S. luxury entry point of $1.19M) – Boston (90thRead …

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February 6, 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 6, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the recent government shutdown and whatRead …

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2025 Q4 Homeownership and Housing Vacancy Key takeaways – Homeownership edged higher but remains constrained. The U.S. homeownership rate rose to 65.7% in Q4 2025, the highest reading of the year. However, it remains below its COVID-19 pandemic-era peak as affordability challenges and limited supply continue to cap gains. – Vacancy rates are slowly normalizing.Read …

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The success of a listing appointment is often decided before you ever walk through the door. It’s because the 48 hours leading up to that meeting are when sellers start forming opinions about your preparation, your confidence, and whether you can lead them through what comes next. The timeline below helps to break down whatRead …

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Luxury Market Showdown: Charleston vs. Savannah Headline trends – Charleston and Savannah both offer southern charm aesthetics, with differing price dynamics. The entry point to luxuryis $1.19 million nationally- Charleston: $1.96 million – Savannah: $987K – Charleston has a population roughly twice as large, 890,430, compared to 439,322 – Charleston’s luxury market is deeper andRead …

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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 mortgage loan officer sharesRead …

I’m 38 and Built a New Construction Home in CT for $1,000,000 Read More »

January 30, 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 January 30, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the recentFed meetingand why it mayRead …

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Kevin Warsh’s Nomination, the Fed, and What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Housing Kevin Warsh’s selection as the next Federal Reserve Chair will naturally be read as a signal that rate cuts are on the horizon and fast approaching. But that conclusion is too simple and maybe too short-termist. As one of 12 votingRead …

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