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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: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Jan. 24, 2026) Read More »

With lending rates dipping to a three-year low earlier this month, 2026 may be a smart time for homeowners to consider a kitchen or bathroom renovation. But according to three real estate professionals we spoke with, the kitchen and bath updates that make the most sense right now aren’t about chasing trends—they’re about balancing day-to-dayRead …

Top Kitchen & Bath Trends For 2026, According to Realtors Read More »

Your front door sets the first impression for your home—and the person who lives beyond the threshold. Do you stand out from the crowd with a statement color? Match with your landscaping? Keep it classic with neutrals? A lot is hinging on this! (Door humor—you’re welcome). To help you make the right choice, we turnedRead …

The Best Front Door Color for Your Astrological Sign Read More »

What does the data show? The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed continued year-over-year home price growth through November, but at a moderating pace as affordability constraints and a slower labor backdrop weighed on demand. The U.S. National Index posted a 1.4% annual gain in November, unchanged from October and close to the slowestRead …

Commentary: Case-Shiller Home Price Index Price Growth Holds at 1.4% in November Read More »

Real estate clients don’t judge an agent by how hard they work behind the scenes; they judge them by how calm or chaotic the buying and selling process feels—the client experience. Buyers and sellers are getting more intentional about who they work with, and not always for the reasons agents assume. A recent buyer surveyRead …

Why innovative real estate agents focus on client experience Read More »

Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a designer and travel writerRead …

How I Transformed My Midcentury Modern Living Room for $5K Read More »

December 2025 Luxury Housing Report – Where the Gap Between Median and Luxury is the Widest Highlights December 2025 Luxury Trends – National luxury prices stabilized, with the 90th-percentile threshold easing to $1.19 million (-0.6% YoY) after steeper declines earlier in the fall. – Price softness persisted at the top: 8 of the 10 mostRead …

December 2025 Luxury Housing Report: Where the Gap Between Median and Luxury is the Widest Read More »

These days, keeping up with real estate technology can feel less like a plan and more like a nonstop barrage of decisions. New platforms launch, AI features roll out, and every tool promises to make your business faster, easier, or more efficient. The problem usually isn’t a lack of options; It’s figuring out what’s actuallyRead …

How real estate agents can stay current with technology without burnout Read More »