When winter storms hit and you just want all that snow and ice and slush to go away, salt offers the allure of a quick fix. But is salting your driveway the best solution? From driveway damage to environmental concerns, salt comes with real trade-offs. Ahead, experts break down the pros and cons of slatingRead …
Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a mental health therapist sharesRead …
I’m a Therapist and Spent $8K Designing My Den for Serenity Read More »
January 2026 Rental Report: Renter Conditions Improve Across U.S. Markets, With Notable Increases in Vacancies Highlights – January 2026 marks the 29th straight month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $26, or -1.5%, year over year. – The median asking rent in theRead …
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: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Feb. 7, 2026) Read More »
January 2026 existing-home sales Existing-home sales dropped in January. Existing-home sales fell 8.4% to a 3.91M pace in January, and were down 4.4% from one year prior. Pending home sales fell in December from both the prior month and year despite lower mortgage rates, as new-inventory ebbed 1.8%, limiting the number of new choices buyersRead …
Existing-Home Sales Drop to 3.91M, a Disappointing Start to 2026 Read More »
January 2026 Luxury Housing Report: Old vs New, Comparing Legacy Luxury and Emerging Markets Highlights January 2026 Luxury Trends – National luxury prices held steady to start 2026, with the 90th-percentile threshold essentially unchanged at $1.19 million, down 0.6% from a year ago. – Among the 10 most expensive luxury markets, only two posted year-over-yearRead …
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 …
The listing lifecycle: A content roadmap from “coming soon” to “just sold” Read More »
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 …
I’m a Writer and I Bought a $1.1MM Home in Key West, Florida Read More »
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 …
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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