Compass Closes Anywhere Deal Amid Anonymous Reports of ‘Overruled’ DOJ Staff Concerns
The industry-shaking deal by Compass to acquire Anywhere officially closed today, creating a $10 billion brokerage behemoth that is likely...
Economy
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly at Year’s End
As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings...
Inflation Lower Than Expected After Months of Inching Up
The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back...
Fed Governor Miran Predicts Faster Drop in Housing Costs in New Remarks
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for...
Fed’s Waller Offers Sobering Look Into Why People Aren’t Buying Homes
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued at a Yale University CEO Summit today that the central bank should press forward...
Brokers Hoping ‘Good News’ in 2026 Sparks Buyer Breakthrough
Another year is almost in the books, and with it, a cavalcade of economists and experts seeking to peer into...
Realtor.com Projects ‘Turning Point’ for Market in 2026, Falling Short of Rebound
It has been hard to predict the housing market in recent years. From the fastest ever tightening of interest rates...
Slow Price Growth and Mortgage-Rate Drops Forecast for 2026 Housing Market
This year is on track to end with a slower than average housing market, but will 2026 kick real estate...
Mortgage Rates Improve Again, Pointing to More Affordable 2026
Mortgage rates improved for the second straight week according to new Freddie Mac data, showing a continued lean toward a...
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply in November
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
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