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AI is alive at Realtor.com, shaping how we build, learn, and innovate every day. It’s helping us turn data into insights and explore new ways to support our agents and consumers. This work is driven by RealInnovation, a core company value and the mindset that encourages experimentation, learning, and purposeful use of technology to helpRead …

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What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate edged up by 1 basis point to 6.1% this week as all eyes are on January’s FOMC meeting. While mortgage rates don’t move one-for-one with the Fed funds rate, the Fed’s stance sends important signals to bond markets — especially the 10-yearRead …

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In some corners of the internet (ahem, Facebook), roof raking is suddenly a hot topic. After a massive snowstorm buried homes from New Mexico to New Jersey, homeowners are scrambling to understand what roof raking is and whether it’s worth the effort. Here’s what you need to know: Pretty much what it sounds like. ItRead …

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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 …

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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 …

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