Local expert is a phrase that appears on countless agent bios, postcards, and listing presentations, but what does it actually mean? For many, it’s become shorthand for knowing the numbers: median sale price, average days on market, recent comps. And while those stats are important, they’re only part of the picture. True local expertise goesRead …
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[Open in App] I’m 43, and I Borrowed Against My 401(k) to Buy the Connecticut House I’ll Retire in 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 likeRead …
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[Open in App] 5 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal A welcoming, well-landscaped front yard is universally appealing, and it could even help you sell your home. But is it possible to achieve such a look in a low-maintenance manner? According to experts, the answer is yes. Here are five front yardRead …
Every successful real estate agent knows that consistent communication is key to building and maintaining client relationships. A well-organized CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system helps ensure you never miss an important touchpoint. These moments of connection help you stay top-of-mind, build trust, and deliver excellent service throughout the client journey. From the first interaction toRead …
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[Open in App] My Husband and I Bought and Renovated a Church for Our Blended Family—and It Cost Less Than $50K 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. IfRead …
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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
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Ghosting happens. One day, you’re walking through open houses with a buyer who seems eager and responsive. The next, nothing. No texts. No emails. Total radio silence. Or maybe it’s a seller who was excited after your listing consultation and then suddenly vanishes from your inbox. In real estate, ghosting refers to when a clientRead …
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 22, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate surged 5 basis points higher this week to 6.86%, mirroring the rise in 10-year Treasury yields following the U.S. credit downgrade. Concerns about tariffs and the growing U.S. debt burden have raised doubts about whether U.S.Read …
Highlights – In Q1 2025, 63.4% of U.S. homebuyers expected a recession within a year—marking the third-highest level of concern since 2019, following the onset of the pandemic and the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes in 2022–2023. – An economic downturn isn’t necessarily bad news for buyers. Three in ten (29.8%) of surveyed buyers indicated thatRead …
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