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Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni presented the forecast at the group’s annual conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, projecting that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain roughly in the rangeRead …
Grim Forecast for When Mortgage Rates Will Fall Below 6% Read More »
Model Miranda Kerr has opened up about the shocking rules she and her husband Evan Spiegel have for their four kids when it comes to screen time inside their sprawling $120 million Los Angeles home. The 42-year-old runway star and her Snapchat CEO spouse, 35—who tied the knot in 2017—share children Hart, 7, Myles, 6Read …
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A construction boom is taking off in Arizona with thousands of acres of land being snapped up by investors ready to take on technology and AI. “Typically, 100 acres is the minimum for us. We’ve been looking at doing large scale data centers,” Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, tells Realtor.com®. Verma-Lallian’s company hasRead …
When someone searches for “real estate in [your city],” does your brokerage show up, or do they find a national competitor first? Many brokerages invest in a sleek website but fail to optimize it for local search, lead capture, or agent visibility. The result? Missed opportunities, invisible listings, and competitors winning the clicks that shouldRead …
When buying a home, people typically review property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities to determine what they can afford. Yet one of the most significant ongoing costs – the daily commute – is often overlooked until after move-in day. For many households, transportation is a considerable expense. Rising gas prices and the steady growth ofRead …
Fueling Smarter Home Decisions: Bringing Commute Costs to the Listing Detail Page Read More »
October 17, 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 October 17, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers available economic data, which is stillRead …
October 17, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »
As soon as there is even the slightest crisp in the air, I’m ready to start baking. Filling the kitchen with tender pumpkin bread, hearty sourdough loaves, and candy studded brownies is not only my favorite celebration of fall, it’s also a great way to ready my home for all the holiday baking that isRead …
We Gave 3 Bakers $150 to Stock Up on Fall Baking Essentials Read More »
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Oct. 16, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate declined 3 basis points to 6.27% this week as investors continued to assess developments in the new tariffs on China. Meanwhile, the government shutdown has entered its 16th day, creating an economic data drought. On TuesdayRead …
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.27% as Tariffs and Shutdown Cloud Outlook Read More »
When buyers envision their next move, they’re not just considering square footage or mortgage rates. They’re imagining morning walks to the local coffee shop, weekends at the park, and the vibe of the neighborhood they’ll call home. Yet most real estate websites don’t capture this bigger picture. They stop at listings, bios, and contact formsRead …
The one page every real estate website should have (and most don’t) Read More »
