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Highlights June 2025 rental trends – June 2025 marks the 23rd straight month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $36, or -2.1%, year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,711, up by $6 (0.4%)Read …

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[Open in App] From Low-Lift to Big Budget, 5 Outdoor Upgrades That Are Worth the Investment Whether you’re living in your forever home or thinking about selling in the near future, it’s worthwhile to take the time and effort to make your outdoor space shine. But not all upgrades are created equal. We talked toRead …

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[Open in App] I’m 61, and I Cashed Out My Pension to Buy My Forever Home Next to My Daughter for $185K I’m 61, and I Cashed Out My Pension to Buy My Forever Home Next to My Daughter for $185K Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome toRead …

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Highlights – Shoppers continue to look for homes in areas other than where they live. In the second quarter of 2025, 58.9% of listing views from the top 100 metros went to homes listed in other metropolitan areas on average—up significantly from 48.1% six years ago. – Western shoppers are most likely to look forRead …

Q2 2025 Cross-Market Demand Report: Americans are on the move Read More »

Between client calls, showing appointments, and chasing down paperwork, social media is another thing on your already packed to-do list. But here’s the truth: It’s one of the most powerful tools you have to build your brand, stay top-of-mind, and bring in new business — if you know how to use it right. Social mediaRead …

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July 11, 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 July 11, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latestlabor market dataand its impactRead …

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Scott Poe was newly licensed in 2023, but his trajectory with Realtor.com has been anything but typical. What started as a solo operation quickly evolved into a thriving team of over 20 agents across two states. His rapid rise reflects his relentless work ethic, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to serving clients — andRead …

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Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—July 10, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate ticked up to 6.72% this week, climbing for the first time since late May. Last Thursday’s jobs report came in hotter than expected, putting some upward pressure on rates. Economic uncertainty persists as the tariff timelineRead …

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Release July 9; Data July 5, 2025 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 toRead …

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