Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand

Realtor.com’s August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market, with pockets of dominance for buyers in the Southeast and West. However, economic headwinds are suppressing sales, with contract signings and delistings rising annually dur… Continue reading

These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024

Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the U.S. Continue reading

The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing. Continue reading

DoJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud, and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Continue reading

Fed Governor Lisa Cook didn’t commit mortgage fraud: attorneys

Hundreds of economists say Trump adminstration’s move to fire Cook “threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions.” Continue reading

Forget real estate soap operas. Here’s where you should focus

You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice. Continue reading

Why Trump’s moves to control Fed could send mortgage rates higher

If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed cuts short-term rates. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How to build culture, connection, client care in a sprawling second-home market

Coach Melanie Klein shares how the Upstate Curious Team shows up for clients and each other through communication, connection and consistent collaboration. Continue reading

Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading

3 big tax wins for investors in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

For both new investors and established players, Kevin DeCicco writes, the updates to the tax code now offer more tools for building and preserving real estate wealth across generations. Continue reading