NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun also said median prices should increase 4% by EOY
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
Report: Homesellers have a 4-week window to get the best price
Realtor.com reveals seller power dwindles after 4 weeks — leaving a 1.8% premium on the table
by Marian McPherson Jun 11
housing affordability
Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Home affordability hits new lows as buyers pull back
Purchase lending dropped to a 12-year low in Q1 and pending sales fell for a 2nd straight week
by Jessi Healey May 28
S&P report dashes hope that 2026 will be a 'rebound' year
New data shows that home prices in many large markets just dipped
by Marian McPherson May 26
AI to build client relationships
From ChatGPT apps to natural language search, portals are reshaping the buyer journey
by Marian McPherson May 26
Nearly 1 in 5 homebuyers in 2025 had military ties, NAR says
Active-duty service members and veterans follow distinct paths to homeownership
by Jessi Healey May 25
Home sale cancellations dip as buyer, seller negotiations improve
Redfin reported contract cancellations declined 0.1% in April to 47K
by Marian McPherson May 21
Rocket, Redfin offer homebuyers up to $20K savings
Credits and discounts accrue when buying, selling and financing with Redfin and Rocket Mortgage
by Marian McPherson May 19
Kendall Bonner on how to actually find real estate clients
The industry veteran just published her 1st book, which aims to help agents find their niche
by Marian McPherson May 14
This spring is bringing more buyers but fewer bidding wars: Redfin
More buyers are entering the market, but bidding wars are at a 5-year low for the season
by Jessi Healey May 7
Zillow is making itself 'increasingly indispensable' with AI
Zillow's revenue rose 18 percent annually to $708 million during the first quarter
by Marian McPherson May 6
Sold in a week or sitting for months: The market's growing divide
Zillow finds well-priced homes are selling fast; others are sitting longer than they have in years
by Jessi Healey Apr 24
Buyers accuse eXp of supporting Zillow's 'fraudulent business'
Plaintiffs claim eXp has harmed buyers by advertising Zillow Flex and supporting a listing ban
by Marian McPherson Apr 17
30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low
Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.3%, renewing hope for a more active spring
by Marian McPherson Apr 16