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AI Is Powering a Desert Construction Boom-and Investors Are Snapping Up Thousands of Acres

AI Is Powering a Desert Construction Boom-and Investors Are Snapping Up Thousands of Acres

A construction boom is taking off in Arizona with thousands of acres of land being snapped up by investors ready to take on technology and AI. “Typically, 100 acres is the minimum for us. We’ve been looking at doing large scale data centers,” Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, tells Realtor.com®. Verma-Lallian’s company hasRead …

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Is your brokerage’s online presence working for you or against you (and how to amp it up)

Is your brokerage’s online presence working for you or against you (and how to amp it up)

When someone searches for “real estate in [your city],” does your brokerage show up, or do they find a national competitor first? Many brokerages invest in a sleek website but fail to optimize it for local search, lead capture, or agent visibility. The result? Missed opportunities, invisible listings, and competitors winning the clicks that shouldRead …

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Fueling Smarter Home Decisions: Bringing Commute Costs to the Listing Detail Page

Fueling Smarter Home Decisions: Bringing Commute Costs to the Listing Detail Page

When buying a home, people typically review property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities to determine what they can afford. Yet one of the most significant ongoing costs – the daily commute – is often overlooked until after move-in day. For many households, transportation is a considerable expense. Rising gas prices and the steady growth ofRead …

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October 17, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update

October 17, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update

October 17, 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 October 17, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers available economic data, which is stillRead …

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Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.27% as Tariffs and Shutdown Cloud Outlook

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.27% as Tariffs and Shutdown Cloud Outlook

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Oct. 16, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate declined 3 basis points to 6.27% this week as investors continued to assess developments in the new tariffs on China. Meanwhile, the government shutdown has entered its 16th day, creating an economic data drought. On TuesdayRead …

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The one page every real estate website should have (and most don’t)

The one page every real estate website should have (and most don’t)

When buyers envision their next move, they’re not just considering square footage or mortgage rates. They’re imagining morning walks to the local coffee shop, weekends at the park, and the vibe of the neighborhood they’ll call home. Yet most real estate websites don’t capture this bigger picture. They stop at listings, bios, and contact formsRead …

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Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Oct. 11

Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Oct. 11

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 …

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