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What happened to mortgage rates this week? Mortgage rates jumped 11 basis points to 6.11% this week as volatility caused by geo-political uncertainty outweighed relatively soft economic data. The ongoing conflict in Iran has stoked fears of wartime inflation, sending yields on the 10-year Treasury climbing and driving mortgage rates higher. This shift comes despiteRead …

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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 March 7, 2026) Read More »

February 2026 Hottest Housing Markets Highlights Manchester-Nashua, NHclaimed the top spot in February for the first time since April 2025.- Buyer demand remains highly concentrated in the hottest markets, where listings attracted roughly 2.8 times the national average views per property. – The Midwest and Northeast once again dominated the Top 20, accounting for everyRead …

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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 renter in Pasadena, CaliforniaRead …

I’m a Design Editor and I Spent $2,600 Redoing My Rental Kitchen Read More »

Just one month ago we introduced Realtor.com+ with a clear mission: to build a collaborative search platform that keeps the industry, and the agent, at the center of the experience. The response has been nothing short of incredible. I’m thrilled to share that we are already expanding Realtor.com+, signing two major California MLSs and bringingRead …

Realtor.com+ Expands to San Diego and San Francisco MLSs as Momentum Grows Read More »

Unlike the fresh buds of spring flowers, listing opportunities don’t suddenly appear when the market heats up. Most sellers start warming up months earlier. They check their home’s value, skim market updates, or think back to past conversations long before they’re actually ready to list. Therefore, a quick, intentional review of your CRM can helpRead …

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March 6, 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 March 6, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halediscusses the latestjobs market statsand what itRead …

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