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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 42-year-old woman shares howRead …
I Bought a House in Redlands, CA for $425K and Built an ADU Read More »
What happened to mortgage rates this week? The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.01% this week, the lowest level since September 2022. This dip from 6.09% last week follows a notable slide in the 10-year Treasury yield, which hit its lowest point since late November 2025 after last week’s softer-than-expected CPI readingRead …
Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.01%, Lowest Since September 2022 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 Feb. 14, 2026) Read More »
You’ve just landed a new listing. Before it officially goes live, you can start building familiarity with you – as the local agent – and the property itself. Pre-listing social buzz is all about staying visible in local feeds, sharing thoughtful context, and signaling that something new is coming soon, so when the listing doesRead …
Pre-listing social buzz: How to build anticipation before you go live Read More »
If you are searching for homes in Dade City, Florida, this video is for you. In this walkthrough tour, I take you inside a brand new Lennar model home at Vista Walk, one of the newest new construction communities to…
When winter storms hit and you just want all that snow and ice and slush to go away, salt offers the allure of a quick fix. But is salting your driveway the best solution? From driveway damage to environmental concerns, salt comes with real trade-offs. Ahead, experts break down the pros and cons of slatingRead …
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 mental health therapist sharesRead …
I’m a Therapist and Spent $8K Designing My Den for Serenity Read More »
January 2026 Rental Report: Renter Conditions Improve Across U.S. Markets, With Notable Increases in Vacancies Highlights – January 2026 marks the 29th straight month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties since trend data began in 2020. Asking rents dipped by $26, or -1.5%, year over year. – The median asking rent in theRead …
Inventory is rising. Buyer activity is shifting. And 2026 is starting with new opportunities in Florida’s housing market. Want the full breakdown on prices, sales trends and what it all means for buyers, sellers and Realtors®? Watch the complete January…
Market balance continues to evolve as inventory grows and affordability remains a key factor. Find out the latest trends in inventory, pricing, sales activity — and what it all means for buyers, sellers and Realtors® across the state. ⏱️ Chapters…
