Mortgage Rates and Applications Change Little
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Optimal Blue released its rate indices showing the 30-year.…
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How Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals Are Affecting Local Housing Markets
Short-term rentals have become a major part of today’s housing market. Platforms like Airb…
2026 Spring Housing Market Forecast — What Buyers & Sellers Should Know
The 2026 U.S. housing market is expected to look quite different from recent years of rapi…
Real Estate Trends REALTORS® Should Watch in 2026
A new year always brings new questions from buyers and sellers — and 2026 is no exception.…
Fast Facts About the Early 2026 Housing Market — for REALTORS®
Looking back at where the market was a decade ago helps remind us how much things have shi…
New Urbanism: Selling Lifestyle in Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed-use developments are redefining urban landscapes by blending residential, commercial…
Vacation Homes: Trends and Tactics in Seasonal Property Sales
The allure of owning a vacation home has never been stronger. In an era where work-life ba…
High Home Prices are Holding Back Young Homebuyers
The dream of owning a home remains a quintessential part of the American dream. However, f…
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Neighborhood Trends: The Next Big Thing in Real Estate
The real estate landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the advent of…
Top 5 U.S. Locations Where Home Prices Are Still Rising
Despite what one may hear on- or offline, today’s U.S. real estate market presents a diver…
High Interest Rates – Are they Here to Stay?
The surge in interest rates has had a significant impact on the real estate market in the…
Tech-Enhanced Home Staging: The Future Is Now
Home staging is the bread and butter of real estate professionals. Data shows that 81% of…
A Rise in Household Debt
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial landscape filled with uncertainty and unprec…
What Does It Mean to Refinance Your Mortgage? A Simple Guide Without the Mortgage Jargon
ou’ve probably heard someone say they “refinanced their mortgage.” Maybe a friend mentione…
Foreclosures: Should They Be Expected, Like in 2008?
When the housing bubble burst in 2006, many borrowers found themselves underwater on their…
