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If you’ve just relocated or are expanding your territory, starting fresh in a new market can feel a lot like hitting the reset button on your real estate career. Even with years of experience and a proven track record, the lack of local recognition and relationships can make it tough to gain momentum. Clients tendRead …

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A buyer’s market is once again on the horizon in the U.S., with inventory in many markets achieving or surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In this context, it is imperative that sellers and listing agents thoroughly comprehend the real risks that come from keeping a listing exclusive or private. That’s why we’re adding our voice to thisRead …

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June 13, 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 June 13, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the cooling trend ininflationand what thatRead …

June 13, 2025 Economic and Housing Market Update Read More »

At the beginning of 2025, Flow of Funds data from the Federal Reserve showed that the total value of owner-occupied real estate registered at $47.9 trillion, the fourth highest value on record behind the second, third and fourth quarter of 2024. Home equity followed a similar trend, also notching the fourth highest level at $34.5Read …

Changes in the Value of Household Real Estate Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—June 12, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate eased 1 basis point this week, to 6.84%, as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped alleviate concerns about a potential reversal in the downward trend of inflation. Last week’s employment report also boosted confidence, with modest job gainsRead …

Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.84% Read More »

[Open in App] I’m 39 and Self-Employed—Here’s How I Bought a $600,000 Home in Destin, Florida 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 yourRead …

I’m Self-Employed, Here’s How I Bought a $600K Home in Florida Read More »

Closing deals is crucial, but building a lasting reputation as a trusted local ally is what truly sets top agents apart. Especially in today’s relationship-driven market, success isn’t just about how many ads you run or listings you land. It’s about how deeply you’re woven into the fabric of your community. The good news isRead …

Building local loyalty: how to become the real estate agent everyone knows (and recommends) Read More »

Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …

Weekly Housing Trends View-Data for Week Ending June 7, 2025 Read More »