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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 to provide more timely views into market changes.Read …

Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of June 28 Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—July 3, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.67% this week, a 10-basis-point drop and the fifth consecutive week of decline. The broader economic backdrop remains mixed, with persistent inflation pressures, a recent uptick in job openings, and a modest slowdown inRead …

Rates Slide to Lowest Level in 3 Months Read More »

Summer is just around the corner, and as kids count down the days until school is out, families across the the country are getting ready to book their long-awaited vacations. But for those who don’t find a week or two at a beach quite enough, Realtor.com® has crunched the numbers to identify the most budget-friendlyRead …

Paradise Found! The Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2025 Read More »

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[Open in App] I’m 32, and I Bought a Fixer-Upper in Connecticut With $0 Down 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 ownRead …

I’m 32, and I Bought a Fixer Upper in Connecticut With $0 Down Read More »

Between open houses, client calls, and the occasional well-earned vacation, summer can fly by for real estate agents. But it’s also one of the best times to show up consistently on social media, when your followers are scrolling more often, communities are buzzing with activity, and real estate content can take on a lighter, moreRead …

Your summer content toolkit: Fresh social media ideas for real estate agents Read More »

That quick chat at the farmers’ market. The nod-and-smile exchange at a school pickup. A neighbor asks, “Hey, you’re in real estate, right?” These small moments might not seem like much at first, but they’re often where future clients and referrals begin. While many real estate agents have no trouble sparking casual conversations, it’s whatRead …

Turning a handshake into a meaningful real estate connection Read More »

[Open in App] You Probably Need a Generator—Here’s Why (and Which Kind to Buy) From heat-stressed grids in the Northeast to storm-triggered blackouts in Texas and the Midwest, summer’s kicking off with a power cut, not a bang. How prepared are you for loss of electricity to your home? Most folks can withstand a fewRead …

You Probably Need a Backup Generator-Here’s Why Read More »