Welcome to the ‘Anti-Hamptons’—Where Manhattan’s Second-Home Buyers Are Heading Now

Welcome to the ‘Anti-Hamptons’—Where Manhattan’s Second-Home Buyers Are Heading Now

For decades, New Yorkers have fled to the Hamptons for sun-soaked weekends and ocean air. But as its popularity has surged—and traffic, crowds, and price tags have climbed with it—the once-effortless escape... Read more »
Townhomes Are the Budget Break Buyers Have Been Waiting For

Townhomes Are the Budget Break Buyers Have Been Waiting For

Home shoppers are looking for a way to stretch their dollar—and townhomes are turning out to be a budget-friendly path to homeownership. Realtor.com® economists analyzed data focusing solely on townhomes and found... Read more »
Buyers Are Ghosting the Market: The Metros Where They’re Backing Out of Deals

Buyers Are Ghosting the Market: The Metros Where They’re Backing Out of Deals

The winter blues are hitting the housing landscape and buyers are ghosting the market by snapping up a home from the wealth of active inventory, then backing out after it’s gone under... Read more »
Will 2026 Finally Shift the Housing Market to Buyers?

Will 2026 Finally Shift the Housing Market to Buyers?

Early forecasts suggest 2026 could mark the most buyer-friendly housing market in years — or at least a return to balance after an extended seller-dominated stretch. Analysts point to slightly lower mortgage... Read more »
Buyers of  Million Wyoming Ranch That Is Bigger Than Rhode Island Reveal Truth About Their Plans for the 1-Million-Acre Property

Buyers of $80 Million Wyoming Ranch That Is Bigger Than Rhode Island Reveal Truth About Their Plans for the 1-Million-Acre Property

When a storied Wyoming ranch that spans almost 1 million acres of land—and is larger than Rhode Island—was purchased in January, months after it was listed for $79.5 million, speculation was rife... Read more »
Will Rates Drop for Buyers?

Will Rates Drop for Buyers?

Thinking about buying a home or refinancing in February 2026? You’re probably wondering what’s happening with mortgage rates. If you’re hoping for those super-low pandemic rates, I’ve got some news: they’re likely... Read more »
Rates Below 6% Are Opening a Window for Buyers

Rates Below 6% Are Opening a Window for Buyers

For anyone keeping an eye on the housing market, the news today, February 3rd, is pretty good: mortgage rates are holding steady below the significant 6% mark. This is a welcome sign... Read more »
Do Luxury Buyers Care About Alternative Building Methods?

Do Luxury Buyers Care About Alternative Building Methods?

There’s been chatter around alternative building materials in the fire rebuild, but do ultra-high-net-worth buyers care?   The audience for The Real Deal’s “Building Luxury” panel held Jan. 27 in Beverly Hills was... Read more »
5 Things Buyers And Sellers Don’t Care About (And What Actually Matters)

5 Things Buyers And Sellers Don’t Care About (And What Actually Matters)

Most agents are missing the mark when it comes to marketing. Not because they aren’t working hard. Not because they don’t care. But because they’re still marketing like it’s 2019 in a... Read more »
Rates Below 6% Are Opening a Window for Buyers

Buyers Cheer As Rates Hit Lowest Point in 3 Years

If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, January 23, 2026, brings some welcome news: mortgage rates are currently sitting close to their lowest points in a year.... Read more »