For homebuyers, credit scores may matter more than Fed rates right now, Realtor.com analysis finds
Rates can vary by 93 basis points depending on credit and down payment
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
It's happened: Mortgage rates are now above 7 percent
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage reached 7.03% on Thursday
by Marian McPherson Sep 24
real estate investor
Realtor.com's latest report found $130 per month could buffer rate increases
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Bring your buyers: Realtor.com's 'Best Week to Buy' starts Sunday
The week of Sept. 27 is Realtor.com's 2026 'Best Time to Buy'
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
Zillow: Homebuyers drop anchor as mortgage rates rise
Rising mortgage rates pushed home sales down 10.7% from July to August
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
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