Homes listed during the final weeks of April are 18 percent more likely to sell above their original asking price than the yearly average — the highest likelihood of any week in the year — according to a Redfin and Home Economics analysis. Continue reading
The Midwest is gaining popularity with homebuyers. Three economists share what the region has going in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability. Continue reading
For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading
As rent concessions decline, build-to-rent operators are turning to smarter pricing strategies, bundled services and fee transparency to attract renters. Continue reading
The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies. Continue reading
Data shows the biggest discounts emerging in markets where prices lag the national median but rent potential stays high Continue reading
The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57 percent in 2015 to 21.8 percent in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach. Continue reading
Mia, a generative AI loan officer assistant that UWM rolled out in May, has made more than 400,000 calls — often to alert past clients of opportunities to refinance their mortgage at lower rates. Continue reading
On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent “teamerage” doing $50 million a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion. Continue reading