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

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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

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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 →

How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist

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Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there’s less capital leftover for loans on everyday items. Continue reading →

Mortgage group: Affordability woes could end the American Dream

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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families. Continue reading →

Why does everybody suddenly care about affordability? The Download

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After years of a housing affordability crunch, Congress has weighed in with competing proposals to make homeownership more possible for hopeful buyers. Continue reading →

What you need to know about the House’s new affordability bill

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The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. Continue reading →

Affordability reaches 4-year high after January rate drop

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Softening rates opened the door for 4.8 million borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in four years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

How agents can help their clients become homeowners in 2026

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With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA’s Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading →

Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026

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The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow’s buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage. Continue reading →

Buckle up, agents, because mortgage rates are near their lowest level in 3 years

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.09 percent this week. The shift has brought average monthly housing payments down 6 percent compared to 2025. Continue reading →