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September 5, 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 September 5, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers this week’slabor market readingand discusses whatRead …

September 5, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

You already know your brand matters. It’s what makes clients remember you, trust you, and refer you. But between showings, contracts, and client follow-ups, who has time to design polished flyers or tweak social posts? That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. A new wave of branding tools, powered by AI, can help realRead …

Your AI branding toolkit: Smart tech that makes real estate branding easy 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 Aug. 23 Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Aug. 28, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged down 2 basis points to 6.58%, notching another 10-month low. After peaking in May 2025, mortgage rates have generally pulled back, modestly and unevenly. This helped existing home sales rise modestly in July, butRead …

Mortgage Rates Edge Down to 6.56%, Remaining at 10-Month Low Read More »

Buying a sofa is a big decision and often a big investment—and our experts agree: It should be. But how much should you expect to spend on a new couch? What other factors should you take into consideration? And what are the best sofas for your budget? Spoiler alert: The viral boneless teddy sofa didn’tRead …

How Much Should You Spend on a New Couch? 3 Experts Answer 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 couple shares how theyRead …

I Borrowed Against My 401(k) to Buy a Second Home in South Carolina 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 single mother of fourRead …

I Spent $145K on a Family Compound in Corning, NY Read More »

Growing a real estate team isn’t just about adding agents to your roster. It’s about redefining what success looks like. For many top-producing solo agents, the transition to leadership is one of the most significant and challenging career moves. Instead of focusing on your own transactions, you’ll be measured by your team’s results. That meansRead …

From agent to team leader: Key mindset shifts for building a successful real estate team Read More »

[Open in App] Is an Above-Ground Pool a Solid Investment for Your Home? A Realtor® & Pool Expert Answer While the sun has set on installing an in-ground pool before the chill sets in, an above-ground pool could still be an option. In fact, you could have a pre-fab pool delivered and installed in aRead …

Are Above Ground Pools Worth It? The Pros and Cons Read More »

When it comes to real estate lead generation, the journey from lead to closed deal is rarely a straight line. It’s easy to become discouraged by challenges such as seemingly low-value leads or non-responsive leads. However, true success in lead conversion isn’t about avoiding these obstacles—it’s about building the confidence and strategic framework to overcomeRead …

Connections Plus Reality Check: Overcoming Common Obstacles Read More »