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Highlights – Nationwide asking rent continues its 29-month streak of year-over-year declines. The median asking rent across the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas was $1,689, down 0.7% from December 2024. – All unit sizes experienced rent declines again this month, although studio units are experiencing a less significant decline than 1- and 2-bedroom units, andRead …

December 2025 Rental Report: Lower-Priced Rentals Have Seen the Most Rent Growth Read More »

October 2025 New-Home Sales What happened this month In a long-awaited release of September and October data, new-home sales picked up considerably in September and held pace in October, with the latter month registering an 18.7% year-over-year growth rate of 737,000 single-family homes on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. The number of new homes forRead …

New-Home Sales Surge in September and October as Prices Fall Read More »

In the third quarter of 2025, the Flow of Funds data from the Federal Reserve showed that the total value of owner-occupied real estate fell by around $360 billion in 2025Q3 to land at a total of over $48 trillion. Home equity fell from previous all-time highs, to $34.4 trillion. Mortgage debt continued to growRead …

Changes in the Value of Household Real Estate Read More »

When considering a move, real estate agents are looking at more than commission structures or company culture. A brokerage’s technology stack has become a major factor shaping recruiting and retention, influencing everything from daily workflows to long-term career growth. As consumer expectations rise and the industry becomes more digital, agents want organizations that offer modernRead …

Recruiting and retention trends: How technology shapes agent experience Read More »

A great listing description is a strategic form of communication. When multi-tasking, prospective homebuyers skim, scroll, and compare dozens of properties in minutes; the right description can stop the scroll, spark emotion, and ultimately motivate a showing request. Yet crafting compelling descriptions is part art, part structure. Here’s the latest look at the do’s andRead …

The do’s and don’ts of writing real estate listing descriptions that actually convert Read More »

Chair Jerome Powell is sending a clear message about what’s at stake, as Powell put it: “whether monetary policy will continue to be set based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether it will instead be directed by political pressure or intimidation.’” With the administration launching a criminal investigation, Powell must believe the only pathRead …

Why Threats to Fed Independence Matter for the Economy and Mortgage Rates Read More »

Winning a listing appointment often comes down to what you say and how you say it. That’s why we created this free collection of 18 proven real estate agent scripts designed to help you confidently engage sellers and land more listings. Whether you’re preparing for a listing presentation or following up with seller leads, theseRead …

Download: 18 agent scripts to land the listing 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 wife and mother ofRead …

I Bought a $720K House in Trumbull, CT by Offering the Best Terms Read More »