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The holiday season is here and, in addition to thinking about gifts for everyone on your list, you may also be looking for a stylish and practical solution that can transform your living room into a cozy guest room. But should you get a sofa bed or a sleeper sofa? There’s a difference! Or maybeRead …
Sofa Bed vs. Sleeper Sofa: The Difference, Plus 2 More Options Read More »
The best client reviews don’t come from a perfectly worded email; they come from perfectly timed moments. These are the points in a transaction when trust peaks, stress dissolves, or joy takes center stage. If you can spot these moments and lean in with above-and-beyond service, you won’t need to push for reviews; your clientsRead …
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Nov. 13, 2025 Mortgage Rates Hold Steady; Trump Portable Mortgage Draws Attention. What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate essentially held steady this week, averaging 6.24%, only slightly above last week’s 6.22% and well below the 6.78% seen a year ago. This near-flat movement reflectsRead …
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Why Portable Mortgages Won’t Work in the US — And How They Could Make Housing Even Less Affordable What Is a Portable Mortgage and Why Is It Being Proposed? A “portable mortgage” is the idea that you could take your existing mortgage contract, and critically your current interest rate, with you when you move. Pulte’sRead …
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 …
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 father in Asheville, NorthRead …
I’m 45 and I Built an $11K DIY Tiki Bar With Help from YouTube Read More »
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who’ve served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families for their tremendous sacrifices. For many Veterans, buying a home is much more than a transaction; it’s a major life milestone that represents stability, community, and a new chapter. But the path to homeownership canRead …
Meaningful ways real estate agents can honor their military clients 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 new father shares howRead …
I’m 34 and Left NYC to Buy a House for $685K in Wayne, NJ Read More »
Holiday decorations might not be as big an investment as, say, your well-researched sofa. Still, between a tree, garland, wreaths, ornaments, and beyond, it’s easy to overspend before you’ve even unraveled the string lights. Whether this is your home’s first holiday season or you’re finally ready to plan and budget for the festive long haulRead …
5 Experts on How Much You Should Spend on Holiday Decorations Read More »
Investor Report Midyear Update: Investor Buyer Share Remains Steady in Cool Housing Market National trends – Buying: Investor buying remains fairly steady at 10.8% of transactions – – 10.8% of homes purchased in Q2 of 2025 were purchased by an investor. – Slightly fewer homes were bought by investors in Q2 2025 while much fewerRead …
