Affordability became a central concern in 2025. With rising mortgage rates and tighter budgets, many buyers shifted their focus from competing in the hottest markets to getting the most value for their... Read more »
“Higher mortgage rates change the math for buyers and sellers alike,” said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. “Renovated homes still catch buyers’ eyes, but financing the cost of those improvements at... Read more »
Data shows that changes to litigation rules and underwriting practices have contributed to renewed insurer participation and improved financial results. Since the reforms, 18 new or re-launched insurers have entered or announced... Read more »
Real estate agents should expect to work the most with older and experienced homebuyers, per the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational... Read more »
The holiday season can bring a lull in open houses, but with mortgage rates hovering close to 6%, some homebuyers and sellers aren’t ready to slow down. “Any improvement in mortgage rates... Read more »
“Homeownership remains one of life’s most monumental transactions, and today buyers are approaching that life goal with new expectations,” said Ginger Wilcox, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. “High barriers... Read more »
The American dream is synonymous with two ideas. One is the idea that anyone in this country can find a path to economic success regardless of their circumstances at birth. The second... Read more »
People wanting to know what to expect from the 2025 housing market have no shortage of economic forecasts from companies in the real estate industry to thumb through. Redfin economists Daryl Fairweather... Read more »
Prospective homeowners enter the housing market with two questions: Where do I begin? How much home can I afford? Once the process starts, nearly half of home buyers report shedding tears at... Read more »
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Robert Reffkin, Compass founder and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the real estate market, impact... Read more »