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Shutdown blip, or worrying trend? Agent pipelines thin in November

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A significant worsening of present-day client pipelines in November took real estate agents by surprise. Intel examines how likely it is that the trend will hold up. Continue reading →

October was another slow month for pending home sales

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New data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though one region eked out a strong performance. Continue reading →

Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%

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Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted a… Continue reading →

Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%

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Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted a… Continue reading →

Homebuilders’ rate buydowns are leaving buyers underwater: WSJ

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The American Enterprise Institute estimates that 64 percent of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don’t count as seller concessions. Continue reading →

Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800

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Home prices climbed in 77 percent of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the U.S. rose by 1.7 percent year over year. Continue reading →

Pending home sales remain stuck in the mud in September

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The National Association of Realtors’ monthly report showed that homebuyers are still a bit crippled by economic uncertainty, and recent mortgage rate drops have mostly only spurred refinance activity. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales gain momentum in September amid falling mortgage rates

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The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning. Continue reading →

Starter homes see bigger price cuts than luxury listings

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Builders are negotiating, mortgage rates are biting and budget-conscious buyers are pulling back — leaving lower-priced homes vulnerable to deep discounts. Continue reading →

Navigating the fall 2025 housing market: A guide for real estate agents

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The real estate market never stands still, and fall 2025 is no different. Here’s what you need to know to navigate it with confidence. Continue reading →