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Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a designer and travel writerRead …
How I Transformed My Midcentury Modern Living Room for $5K Read More »
December 2025 Luxury Housing Report – Where the Gap Between Median and Luxury is the Widest Highlights December 2025 Luxury Trends – National luxury prices stabilized, with the 90th-percentile threshold easing to $1.19 million (-0.6% YoY) after steeper declines earlier in the fall. – Price softness persisted at the top: 8 of the 10 mostRead …
These days, keeping up with real estate technology can feel less like a plan and more like a nonstop barrage of decisions. New platforms launch, AI features roll out, and every tool promises to make your business faster, easier, or more efficient. The problem usually isn’t a lack of options; It’s figuring out what’s actuallyRead …
How real estate agents can stay current with technology without burnout Read More »
January 23, 2026 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 January 23, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the upcoming Fed meeting and whatRead …
January 23, 2026 Economic and Housing Market Update 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 couple share how theirRead …
I’m 35 and I Own a Barndominium on 23 Acres in Ohio Read More »
What happened to mortgage rates this week The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 3 basis points this week to 6.09%, reversing part of the recent downward trend. Selling pressure in Treasuries, driven by renewed trade policy uncertainty, pushed long-term yields higher and helped nudge mortgage rates back up. December’s jobs report showed slower hiring butRead …
Mortgage Rates Increase to 6.09%, Reversing Downward Trend Read More »
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. 17, 2026) Read More »
If a home renovation project is on your to-do list this year, you’ve probably considered the math. And you’ve probably concluded that exterior projects like replacing your garage door, upgrading your siding, or adding a deck deliver the best return on investment (ROI). But homes aren’t spreadsheets, and not every decision comes down to resaleRead …
These Remodeling Projects Get a Perfect “Joy” Score, According to Realtors Read More »
Recorded LIVE at the 2026 Florida Realtors® Mid-Winter Business Meetings, Carlos Melendez of the Melendez Group (powered by CAIS) shares how he’s using AI and wearable tech to work more efficiently—without losing the human connection that matters most in real…
