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Mentorship has long been a cornerstone of real estate success; however, today, the roles are shifting. Enter reverse mentoring: a fresh, forward-thinking approach where newer agents share their insights, tech savvy, and evolving client perspectives with seasoned professionals. In an industry where technology, marketing strategies, and buyer expectations are changing faster than ever, tapping intoRead …

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Real estate is a local business at heart, built on relationships, trust, and the connections that bring a neighborhood to life. And while market knowledge matters, clients also want to know who you are beyond the transaction. That’s why being seen as a community supporter isn’t just appreciated, it’s expected. Agents who invest in theirRead …

Being a community-driven agent: how supporting local causes (and businesses) can grow your brand Read More »

June 27, 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 June 27, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latest readings onconsumer confidence&sentimentand theFed’sRead …

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[Open in App] Are Custom Built-Ins Worth It? Realtors® and Interior Designers Weigh In Few things give a house more character (and practical storage) than built-ins. Whether it’s floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, window seats, bookcases, or even desks and media surrounds, built-ins are stately, practical, and, depending on build quality, can last decades if not centuries (yupRead …

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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 21 Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—June 26, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate fell 4 basis points, to 6.77%, this week as markets reacted to comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the latest Consumer Confidence Index data. In his Tuesday remarks, Powell reiterated the FOMC’s “wait-and-see” stanceRead …

Rates Fall to 6.77% on Fed Chair’s Comments and Low Consumer Confidence Read More »

What does the data show? The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index increased 2.7% year-over-year in April. This is a slight decline from the March 2025 reading and the slowest annual gain since mid-2023. The 10-city index rose 4.1%, while the 20-city index had a 3.4% increase over the same period. This month’s release covers home salesRead …

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In today’s housing market, the words “new construction” are frequently used. But when you look closer, it’s clear: new construction is not one-size-fits-all. From small starter homes to luxury custom builds, from 55+ communities to build-to-rent neighborhoods, new construction means very different things to different buyers. That diversity, often overlooked, could be key to addressingRead …

How Different Types of New Construction Could Help Ease Today’s Housing Pressures Read More »

Local expert is a phrase that appears on countless agent bios, postcards, and listing presentations, but what does it actually mean? For many, it’s become shorthand for knowing the numbers: median sale price, average days on market, recent comps. And while those stats are important, they’re only part of the picture. True local expertise goesRead …

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