Real Estate Markets & Economy
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market
The holiday season may actually be one of the best times of the year for savvy homebuyers to make their move, coach Darryl Davis writes
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but push for a long-term solution that includes reforms
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods
Tighter inventories in some markets have helped firm up home prices in recent months, so many homebuyers will remain stretched unless mortgage rates keep falling
Opinion
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
Delegating financial tasks can free up your time, but some decisions should never leave your hands, Amanda Neely writes. Here's what to keep close
Agents who lean in during the holidays, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones whose businesses end the year strong and start the new year already ahead
The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42% during Q3, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement of changes after the NAR settlement
The right pricing strategy gets your seller client to the closing table faster and helps them achieve their real estate goals, Luke Babich writes
While a Dec. 10 Federal Reserve rate cut is now seen as a lock, MBS investors who fund most home loans aren't as bullish that the central bank will cut rates aggressively in 2026
The real estate portal and data powerhouse recently shared its updated home price forecast and predictions for 2026. Prices are expected to rise 1.2% nationally (but not everywhere)
From mortgage rates to homeownership rates and more, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker provides insights tailor-made for 2026
No algorithm can replace the discipline, expertise and trust that real estate agents bring to home pricing estimates, Lindsey Harn writes
Author and broker Dr. Lee Davenport explores the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage for consumers and advises caution
Climate change, authenticity, cryptocurrency and more are also all on the minds of jet-setting international buyers, according to a new report from The Agency