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In a crowded real estate market, success doesn’t happen by accident. While thousands of agents compete for the same pool of buyers and sellers, the ones who thrive have mastered a simple truth: winning clients requires more than just a license and good intentions. Today’s homebuyers and sellers are savvy. They research extensively before choosingRead …

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Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Sept. 25, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate edged 4 basis points higher to 6.3% this week as markets adjusted to the Federal Reserve’s outlook. Last week, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, their first cut since DecemberRead …

Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 6.3% Read More »

After the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut in September and the possibility of additional cuts later this year, we expect mortgage rates to remain in the low 6% range through year-end. These lower rates should provide some relief for homebuyers who have faced elevated borrowing costs in recent years, likely drawing more buyers back into theRead …

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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 Sept. 20 Read More »

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 teacher in Maine sharesRead …

I’m 37, Make $125K, and Bought a House in Maine for $11K Down Read More »

If you are thinking about selling your home, don’t underestimate the power of scent to help buyers feel, well, at home. “Smell has a direct line to memory and emotion, so getting it right is just as important as cleaning the windows or mowing the lawn,” says Rachel Stringer, a Realtor with Raleigh Realty inRead …

The Best Scent for Selling Your House-No, It’s Not Cookies Read More »

Highlights – Fixer-uppers are priced 54.2% lower than the median single-family home in the US. They tend to be smaller and older as well. – Fixer-uppers spend slightly more time on the market than comparable older and affordable homes, but they are catching up compared to July 2021. – Fixer-uppers get 52.0% more page viewsRead …

Roll Up Your Sleeves: An In-Depth Look at Fixer-Uppers on the Market Read More »