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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
Weekly Housing Trends View-Data for Week Ending May 17, 2025 Read More »
Ghosting happens. One day, you’re walking through open houses with a buyer who seems eager and responsive. The next, nothing. No texts. No emails. Total radio silence. Or maybe it’s a seller who was excited after your listing consultation and then suddenly vanishes from your inbox. In real estate, ghosting refers to when a clientRead …
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 22, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate surged 5 basis points higher this week to 6.86%, mirroring the rise in 10-year Treasury yields following the U.S. credit downgrade. Concerns about tariffs and the growing U.S. debt burden have raised doubts about whether U.S.Read …
Florida’s latest housing data is in, and April brought some eye-opening trends. In this month’s update, Brad O’Connor, Ph.D., reveals that the median sale price for single-family homes dipped 4% year-over-year—the largest such drop since 2011—while overall prices still remain…
What to Do When Your Aging Parents Can’t Live at Home Anymore | How My Personal Story of Moving Mom Into Assisted Living might help you. Are you facing the heartbreaking reality that your aging parent can no longer live…
Highlights – In Q1 2025, 63.4% of U.S. homebuyers expected a recession within a year—marking the third-highest level of concern since 2019, following the onset of the pandemic and the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes in 2022–2023. – An economic downturn isn’t necessarily bad news for buyers. Three in ten (29.8%) of surveyed buyers indicated thatRead …
Realtor.com Site Visitor Survey 2025Q1: Concerns on Recession are Rising Read More »
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[Open in App] 5 Gorgeous Design Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To honor this rich and diverse community, we’re exploring some of our favorite design and architecture books by AAPI authors. From bold and eclectic color inspiration to luxe coffee table tomes, hereRead …
[Open in App] Is It Worth It: Reupholstering Furniture These days, it’s easy to browse online, order up a sofa, and have it delivered to your door in just a few days. On the other hand, reupholstering a well-loved couch or vintage find is certainly a more sustainable choice and often a more economical choice—especiallyRead …
Every client has a unique personality and communication style, and knowing how to navigate those differences is a critical skill for agents. Misaligned communication can lead to frustration, delays, or even lost deals, while the right approach can build trust quickly and create a smoother experience for everyone involved. That’s why understanding personality types canRead …
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