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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 Aug. 16 Read More »
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Aug. 21, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate was unchanged this week, holding at 6.58% and remaining at its lowest level since October 2024. Rates have now fallen 31 basis points in the past three months and 17 basis points since mid-July, asRead …
Mortgage Rates Hold at 6.58%, Remaining at 10-Month Low Read More »
Florida’s housing market in July 2025 brought steady trends with a few encouraging signs for both buyers and sellers. In this month’s update, Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor breaks down the latest numbers and highlights the positives shaping…
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 single mother of fourRead …
I Spent $145K on a Family Compound in Corning, NY Read More »
Florida’s housing market in July 2025 brought steady trends with a few encouraging signs for both buyers and sellers. In this month’s update, Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor breaks down the latest numbers and highlights the positives shaping…
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 …
Housing Starts Pick Up in July, but Overall Building Activity Remains Slow Read More »
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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 …
From agent to team leader: Key mindset shifts for building a successful real estate team Read More »
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…
