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Housing Starts Pick Up in July, but Overall Building Activity Remains Slow
July 2025 New Residential Construction What happened New residential construction activity provided mixed signals in July, with starts rising on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis, but permits and completions falling compared to last year at this time. Homebuilding has been relatively slow this year, as concerns surrounding tariffs combined with depressed buyer demand hasRead …
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August 2025
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From agent to team leader: Key mindset shifts for building a successful real estate team
Growing a real estate team isn’t just about adding agents to your roster. It’s about redefining what success looks like. For many top-producing solo agents, the transition to leadership is one of the most significant and challenging career moves. Instead of focusing on your own transactions, you’ll be measured by your team’s results. That meansRead …
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How to Detect Accessibility Features in Any Property
Did you know 1 in 4 people will experience some form of disability in their lifetime? As a Realtor®, knowing how to identify accessibility features in a home isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. Learn practical tips for recognizing modifications and opportunities…
August 15, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update
August 15, 2025 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 August 15, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers the latestinflation readingsand how the costRead …
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Las Vegas Luxury Market Snapshot: More Millon-Dollar Homes Are Hitting the Market and Sellers are Slashing Prices
Las Vegas Luxury Market Snapshot: More Millon-Dollar Homes Are Hitting the Market and Sellers are Slashing Prices Las Vegas Luxury Listings Surge—But Prices Tell a Softer Story Las Vegas has always projected an image of luxury. From the glimmering lights of the Strip to the lavish suites and iconic resorts, opulence is stitched into theRead …
Mortgage Rates Tick Down to Lowest Level Since October
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Aug. 14, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell by 5 basis points to 6.58% this week despite concerns about inflation data not showing the price moderation many had hoped for. This is the lowest readout of the Freddie Mac rate since October.Read …
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Ruggable Review: Is the Internet Famous Washable Rug Worth It?
[Open in App] Ruggable Review: Is the Internet-Famous Washable Rug Worth It? Washable rugs promise style without stress, good design without dry-clean-only care instructions. And perhaps no brand epitomizes the washable floor decor trend more than Ruggable. But does the internet-famous rug actually deliver? We asked three Ruggable owners at Realtor.com (myself included) to shareRead …
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Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Aug. 9
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 …