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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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[Open in App] Guide to Buying Baby Furniture: What You Actually Need Expecting a baby brings more questions than you might anticipate, including how to outfit your nursery. What do you really need, and what can you do without? Is a changing table essential, or can you make do with a changing topper? Should youRead …
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At Realtor.com, speed and efficiency are non-negotiable when it comes to providing exceptional service to our customers and consumers. For more than a decade, our ListHub product has been at the core of our syndication strategy, delivering listing data from MLSs and other vendors to our syndication customers, whom we call publishers. In 2019, weRead …
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Highlights April 2025 rental trends – April 2025 marks the 21st month of year-over-year rent decline in a row for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $29, or -1.7%, year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,699, up $5Read …
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Homeownership comes with many financial responsibilities, and property taxes are often one of the most significant expenses. Realtor.com researchers found that 63% of the surveyed homeowners want information about reducing expenses and saving money, including property taxes. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware that they may be overpaying on their property taxes—or that they can protestRead …
Before a client decides to work with you, refer you, or recommend you, they have to trust you. And trust isn’t built on big moves; it’s built on small moments. In real estate, your ability to earn and keep trust is what turns first-time clients into lifelong advocates. While market expertise and negotiation skills areRead …
How top real estate agents earn loyalty: The power of small gestures Read More »
Consumer Price Index—April 2025 What happened to inflation in April Annual inflation ticked down to 2.3% in April, its lowest level since February 2021, despite a modest 0.2% monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from March. From a year ago, inflation declined across key categories, including food and energy. This progress comes amidstRead …
Social media can be more than a platform for showcasing properties. It’s an opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients. For real estate agents, meaningful engagement on social channels can foster loyalty, establish trust, and generate valuable referrals. By participating in conversations, responding to comments, and showing genuine interest in your clients’ lives, you canRead …
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Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 8, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate held steady at 6.76% this week as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. As widely anticipated, the Fed kept its policy rate unchanged at the May FOMC meeting, citing a balance between inflation andRead …
