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Over the past five years, the U.S. housing market has been anything but predictable. Surging demand and historically low interest rates fueled a buying frenzy, only for that momentum to collapse once soaring home prices and rising mortgage rates pushed homeownership beyond reach for many Americans. As buyers adjust to this new reality, they’re findingRead …
Survey: 82% of Americans Use AI for Housing Market Information Read More »
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 high school counselor andRead …
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Highlights Springfield, MA,took the top spot for the fifth month in a row in September.- Prices were flat nationallyagain in September, but the month’s hottest markets saw more significant price growth (+4.2%), on average, due to strong buyer demand. – The Northeast and the Midwest were once again the only regions on this month’s listRead …
Not every real estate professional loves writing. In fact, for many agents, sitting down to write a blog article feels like just one more task in an already packed schedule. But here’s the truth: blogging remains one of the most effective ways to improve your real estate website’s SEO, show up in local search resultsRead …
A real estate agent’s guide to blogging (even if you hate to write) Read More »
Key takeaways: – Roughly one-third (32.8%) of homes sold in the first half of 2025 were paid for in all cash, down slightly (-0.6%) compared to the first half of 2024, but well above pre-pandemic levels. Cash sales share peaked in 2012 at 35.4%. – Cash buyers are the most active at the low andRead …
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index held steady at 71.4 in September, as concerns about buying conditions and mortgage rate outlook offset modest improvements in job security and income growth. Meanwhile, selling conditions and home price outlook remained flat compared with the previous month. In September, mortgage rates edged toward the lower 6% rangeRead …
Home Purchase Sentiment Remains Flat Despite Falling Mortgage Rates 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 retired couple shares howRead …
I’m 68, Make $85K, and Bought a House With at Least 4 Ghosts Read More »
Writing a listing description is more than a creative exercise; it’s a strategy. Real estate teams juggle multiple listings at once, and every word has to pull double duty: sparking buyer interest while also helping the property surface online. The right listing description can do both. You don’t need to be an SEO expert toRead …
SEO tips for real estate teams: Writing listing descriptions that rank and convert Read More »
October 3, 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 3, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers what we know about the laborRead …
October 3, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »
