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Down payments are holding steady as the housing market cools, offering a bit relief for buyers—although some regions remain much more affordable than others. The typical down payment buyers paid from July to September 2025 was an average of 14.4%, or $30,400—up roughly $500 from the last quarter but nearly unchanged form a year agoRead …
Down Payments Finally Stop Rising-Here’s What Homebuyers Are Paying Now Read More »
Unfortunately, many homeowners can wind up with a guest or two who have worn out their welcome, including relatives. But if that relative has taken up permanent residency in your home and you need them gone, it’s time to start thinking about eviction. If you’re feeling more than a bit guilty over the prospect, don’tRead …
How To Evict Someone-Even a Family Member-From Your Home Read More »
Kanye West has reportedly sold off his second Wyoming ranch, back to the original owners for $14 million, in the midst of reported money woes. The rapper, 48, returned Bighorn Mountain Ranch, which sprawls across 6,713 acres, to the Flitner family, who first sold the “Gold Digger” hitmaker the land in 2019, after West neglectedRead …
Kanye West Parts With Wyoming Ranch as Reports of Financial Trouble Intensify Read More »
Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni presented the forecast at the group’s annual conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, projecting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain roughly in the rangeRead …
Grim Forecast for When Mortgage Rates Will Fall Below 6% Read More »
Model Miranda Kerr has opened up about the shocking rules she and her husband Evan Spiegel have for their four kids when it comes to screen time inside their sprawling $120 million Los Angeles home. The 42-year-old runway star and her Snapchat CEO spouse, 35—who tied the knot in 2017—share children Hart, 7, Myles, 6Read …
Miranda Kerr Shares the Screen Time Rule for Kids in $120M L.A. Home Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fueling Smarter Home Decisions: Bringing Commute Costs to the Listing Detail Page Read More »
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 …
October 17, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »
