Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. Continue reading

What this spring means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents

The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth

S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market’s struggle to settle into a new normal. Continue reading

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading

Sellers outnumber buyers as home prices barely inch up

There were roughly 47 percent more homesellers than buyers in the market in December as home prices ticked up by just 2.2 percent year over year, according to new data from Redfin. Continue reading

Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so

Windermere’s Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a “remarkably stable” year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026. Continue reading

October brought the strongest buyer’s market in 12 years: Redfin

The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8 percent in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday. Continue reading

10 compelling reasons that your buyers should purchase now 

Help your buyer clients achieve their goals before the year ends, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and start 2026 strong with a commission check in your pocket. Continue reading

Discounts, lower mortgage rates give homebuyers deals this fall

Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer on the market — potentially benefiting homebuyers. Lower mortgage rates are also giving the market a boost. Continue reading

Starter homes see bigger price cuts than luxury listings

Builders are negotiating, mortgage rates are biting and budget-conscious buyers are pulling back — leaving lower-priced homes vulnerable to deep discounts. Continue reading