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Luxury Market Showdown: Charleston vs. Savannah Headline trends – Charleston and Savannah both offer southern charm aesthetics, with differing price dynamics. The entry point to luxuryis $1.19 million nationally- Charleston: $1.96 million – Savannah: $987K – Charleston has a population roughly twice as large, 890,430, compared to 439,322 – Charleston’s luxury market is deeper andRead …

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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 mortgage loan officer sharesRead …

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Every listing comes with a familiar set of pressure points. You’re expected to price accurately, explain the listing strategy clearly, market the property aggressively, and keep sellers informed, often all at once and usually on a tight timeline. AI can help with the real estate workload, but it’s not a “push of the button andRead …

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January 30, 2026 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 January 30, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the recentFed meetingand why it mayRead …

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Kevin Warsh’s Nomination, the Fed, and What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Housing Kevin Warsh’s selection as the next Federal Reserve Chair will naturally be read as a signal that rate cuts are on the horizon and fast approaching. But that conclusion is too simple and maybe too short-termist. As one of 12 votingRead …

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AI is alive at Realtor.com, shaping how we build, learn, and innovate every day. It’s helping us turn data into insights and explore new ways to support our agents and consumers. This work is driven by RealInnovation, a core company value and the mindset that encourages experimentation, learning, and purposeful use of technology to helpRead …

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What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate edged up by 1 basis point to 6.1% this week as all eyes are on January’s FOMC meeting. While mortgage rates don’t move one-for-one with the Fed funds rate, the Fed’s stance sends important signals to bond markets — especially the 10-yearRead …

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In some corners of the internet (ahem, Facebook), roof raking is suddenly a hot topic. After a massive snowstorm buried homes from New Mexico to New Jersey, homeowners are scrambling to understand what roof raking is and whether it’s worth the effort. Here’s what you need to know: Pretty much what it sounds like. ItRead …

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