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July 2025 Rental Report: Multifamily Supply Pulls Back Amid Growing Headwinds

July 2025 Rental Report: Multifamily Supply Pulls Back Amid Growing Headwinds

Highlights – July 2025 marks a two-year streak of rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $43 (-2.5%) year over year. – The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros registered at $1,712, $47 (-2.7%) lower than its August 2022 peak but $254 (17.4%) higherRead …

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CPI-Overall Inflation Flattens, but Core CPI Ticks Up to 3.1% with Tariffs in Focus

CPI-Overall Inflation Flattens, but Core CPI Ticks Up to 3.1% with Tariffs in Focus

Consumer Price Index—July 2025 What happened to inflation in July The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) flattened with annual inflation remaining at 2.7%, while core inflation climbed to 3.1%, up from 2.9% in June and reaching its highest level since February. On a month-to-month basis, headline CPI grew 0.2%, while core prices, which exclude moreRead …

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I’m 42, Make $200K, and I Bought a $1M Home With a Rental ADU That Pays Our Mortgage

I’m 42, Make $200K, and I Bought a $1M Home With a Rental ADU That Pays Our Mortgage

[Open in App] I’m 42, Make $200K, and I Bought a $1M Home With a Rental ADU That Pays Our Mortgage 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. IfRead …

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Do real estate designations really pay off? Here’s what the data says

Do real estate designations really pay off? Here’s what the data says

If you’ve been in real estate for any length of time, you’ve probably been pitched a new designation or certification. GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES, the alphabet soup can be overwhelming. Each promises more expertise, more credibility, and, of course, more income. But do those extra letters after your name actually pay off? The answer isRead …

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How real estate teams can prevent agent burnout and support well-being

How real estate teams can prevent agent burnout and support well-being

In competitive markets, the pressure to land the next deal can be relentless, pushing even top-performing agents to their limits. While many agents thrive on the hustle, that same drive that leads to success can also lead to burnout. Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that can sapRead …

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August 8, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update

August 8, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update

August 8, 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 8, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers howmortgage rateshave initially reacted to lastRead …

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