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March closed sales of single-family homes slipped just 1.3% year-over-year, while pending contracts actually rose by over 0.5% amid 30-year mortgage rates averaging about 6.75%. Watch to learn more about condo/townhouse trends as well as where median sales prices are…
When it comes to home renovations and decorating, there’s an underdog out there that’s great for soundproofing, heat proofing, waterproofing, and more. It’s also sustainable, affordable, and surprisingly chic. Have you guessed what it is? We’re talking about cork—which has far more uses than just sealing bottles. Read on to find out more about fiveRead …
Highlights – In 2025Q1, the median asking rent in New York City registered at $3,397, an increase of $179, or 5.6%, compared with a year ago. – The median asking rent for 0-2 bedrooms in New York City was $3,365, reflecting an increase of $226, or 7.2%, from the previous year. Rent for 3-plus bedroomRead …
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 couple relocates from CaliforniaRead …
I’m 43 and I Bought a Victorian House and the Bed-and-Breakfast Next Door for $645K Read More »
April 18, 2025 – The Realtor.com® economics teamweekly video update gives 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 April 18, Realtor.com® Senior Economist Joel Bernerdiscusses theBest Time toRead …
April 18, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »
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 April 12, 2025 Read More »
Tax refund burning a hole in your pocket? Wondering how to spend your windfall on home and decor upgrades? We tapped three designers (including me!), to share how they’d spend $250, $500 or $1,000. From sprucing up your table linens to splurging on luxury details, here’s what the pros recommend. If you have $250 toRead …
How 3 Designers Would Spend a Tax Refund on Their Home Read More »
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—April 17, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate increased 21 basis points to 6.83% this week, following the recent sharp spike in 10-year treasury yields. Last week, growing investor concerns about international relations and global trade tensions triggered a sharp sell-off in government bondsRead …
Highlights – March 2025 rental trends – – March 2025 marks the 20th month of year-over-year rent decline in a row for 0-2 bedroom properties. Asking rents dipped by $20, or -1.2%, year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,694, up by $4 from last month andRead …
A primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom is high on the list of many homeowners—and while it’s a rising trend in new builds, older houses may lack this desirable feature. If that’s the case for your home, undergoing a renovation to add a proper primary suite is an option to consider. But is a primaryRead …
Is Adding a Primary Suite Worth It? Here’s What Experts Say Read More »
