Global Tensions and High Prices Squash Consumer Outlook Ahead of Fed Decision
Agents and brokers are likely to continue encountering hesitant consumers, as the University of Michigan reports that preliminary sentiment dropped ...
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Home Sales on 3-Month Skid; Future Rests in Fed’s Hands
Existing-home sales fell at a faster rate in the latest report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on Thursday. ...
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Mount
As largely expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, leaving ...
As Lawmakers Mull Ban, Report Finds Institutional Investors Are ‘Small Segment’ of Buyers
The presence of institutional investors in the single-family housing market has been a lightning rod for controversy. In January 2026, ...
Report: Inventory Gains Slow Down in January
U.S. housing supply continued to grow this past January, but the recovery lost momentum as inventory moved further away from ...
December’s Existing-Home Sales Reach Their Highest Level in Nearly Three Years
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest report, released today, revealed a significant rebound in existing-home sales for December 2025, ...
‘Benchmarkets’ vs. Outliers: Why Your Local Housing Story May Differ Drastically From National Trends
Don’t rely on national housing market headlines to understand your local market; that’s the key takeaway from Realtor.com®’s December monthly ...
Average Time Saving for a Down Payment Now Seven Years: Realtor.com
A down payment on a home is a crucial part of the financial hurdle that homebuyers need to pass before ...
NAR Report: Home-Purchase Affordability Relatively Stable in October
As 2025 comes to a close, affordability has stabilized somewhat for many homebuyers, according to the latest National Association of ...
Buyer Demand Slows in October as Government Shutdown Persists
The government remains shut down, and at least in some areas, housing markets are starting to show “early signs” of ...
Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying…and Ones to Avoid
“The smartest kitchen is not the one with the most gadgets,” says one expert on kitchens. “It is the one where every product has a job, every surface is easy to use and the person cooking does not feel surrounded by things that are in the way.” Read more.
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