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– Inventory rose for the 26th straight month (+12.1% YoY), but growth continues to decelerate, with active listings falling seasonally in December (-8.9% MoM) and remaining well below pre-pandemic norms nationally. – Demand stayed soft as buyer activity cooled and prices eased, with homes taking 4 days longer to sell than a year ago, andRead …

December 2025 Housing Market Trends: Inventory Rises, Demand Softens, and “Benchmarkets” Reveal Regional Divides Read More »

What happened to mortgage rates this week It’s a new year, but the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate is little changed from its 2025 low, reached in the last week of the year. The typical rate edged up 1 basis point to 6.16% marking its lowest first-week of the year reading since 2022. TheRead …

Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 6.16%, but Mark Lowest Start to Year Since 2022 Read More »

In case you’re wondering: Wallpaper isn’t going anywhere in 2026. Certain styles may be waning in popularity (think “gray geometrics and one-wall accent florals” according to Austin-based interior designer Stephanie Brown), while others, including textured neutrals, expressionist murals, and wallpaper drenching—like color drenching but for wallpaper—are on the rise. But the real question is notRead …

Is Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Actually Better? Read More »

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into the tools agents already use, often behind the scenes. Many CRMs, email platforms, marketing tools, and transaction systems now include AI features designed to automate small tasks or surface helpful insights more quickly. For many agents, this shift creates a mix of curiosity, excitement, and healthy skepticism.Read …

AI in real estate: What agents need to know now in 2026 Read More »