More than half of metros stray from ‘balanced’ housing market

The housing market is seeing signs of balance, but dig deeper, and the picture looks far from uniform. Here’s how to explain it to clients. Continue reading

Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says

Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a “second spring market.” Continue reading

When it comes to condo vs. townhome value, location matters

Should your clients look at a condo or townhouse as their starter-home option? As with all things in real estate, location is everything. Continue reading

The best time to buy a home in 2025: What agents need to know

The 2025 housing market is rebalancing, offering real estate agents a rare opportunity to guide clients, attract leads and close deals effectively. Continue reading

How the growing buyer power shift is reshaping the real estate market

The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver’s seat in many markets. Continue reading

‘Not a shift, a transition,’ 2 reports say of homebuying market

Is it a buyers’ market or not? In separate market reports published on Thursday, Redfin and Realtor.com aimed to answer the question by looking at home price, home sales and inventory trends, which signal that homebuyers are gaining the upper hand — bu… Continue reading

Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?

New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall

Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season. Continue reading

Here’s how strategic homesellers can find success in a shifting market if they start planning early

The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here’s what to tackle now for a smoother sale later. Continue reading

How to become the agent AI recommends in your market

Adjust to the new rules of search when you optimize your online footprint for the way AI recognizes and recommends professionals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading