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A tale of 2 housing markets as price declines spread to the West

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Prices are holding up in the Northeast and Midwest, but are down from a year ago in more than 70 percent of Western markets and 40 percent of Southern markets. Continue reading →

3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama

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Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

South Florida luxury prices defy gravity while overall market dips

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Luxury prices in the region have continued to rise, as have sales in select hot markets, while the market at large is simultaneously seeing a contraction in prices. Continue reading →

Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market

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Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6 percent last week compared to the week before. Continue reading →

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

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New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller. Continue reading →

Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download

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As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it’s time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it’s right for your sellers. Continue reading →

Will home sales rebound? Closely watched forecasts say, ‘Yes’

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Economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association differ on how much room mortgage rates have to come down and how fast home price appreciation will cool. Continue reading →

Higher rates aren’t stopping homebuyers from bargain hunting

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Purchase loan requests are up 3 percent from a week ago and 22 percent from last year even as mortgage rates climb to highest level in four weeks, Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows. Continue reading →

Inventory’s up, but buyers aren’t biting as June sales slide again

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Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers. Continue reading →

What’s happening with home prices in your market? Pulse

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Sellers want their price, and buyers believe they deserve a break. So what’s happening with home prices in your market, and how are you setting expectations with clients? Continue reading →