Housing Market

Renters Now Spend Less than 24% of Income on Rent

Realtor.com reports renters now spend 23.4% of income on rent, down from 24.9% a year ago, as national affordability improves for the second straight month.

October 14, 2025

Real Estate News

Real Brokerage Expands Fintech Edge with Built-In Agent Loans

Real Brokerage launches Real Wallet Capital, the first embedded lending platform giving agents same-day access to working capital.

October 14, 2025

Housing Market

Nearly Half of U.S. States Are in or Near Recession, Moody’s Warns

Realtor.com and Fortune report that 22 states, representing one-third of U.S. GDP, are in or near recession, even as national GDP grows 3.8% and unemployment holds at 4.3%.

October 14, 2025

Agent Strategy

46% of Real Estate Agents Aren’t Using AI, According to a New Survey

Kaplan Real Estate Education’s 2025 Survey of Trends shows 46% of agents aren’t using AI and 52% say brokerages aren’t preparing them for what’s next.

October 13, 2025

Housing Market

Fannie Mae Board Member’s Warning about Policy: ‘It’s No Wonder Buyers Feel Stuck’

Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

October 13, 2025

Agent Marketing

How to Use Throwback Audio to Hook Your Instagram Audience

Realtor Michelle Vega’s 20-second reel proves nostalgic audio can boost engagement fast. Learn how to use throwback sounds to connect with your audience.

October 11, 2025

Housing Market

Americans Are 11% More Likely to Move to Buyer Markets in 2025

MoveBuddha reports movers are 11% more likely to head to buyer-friendly cities in 2025, while renter havens see nearly 30% fewer inbound moves.

October 10, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Gold List Strategy Every Agent Needs (But Most Don’t Have)

Mosaik founder Sheila Reddy explains how agents can win new business with client acquisition. Only 20% have the “Gold List” needed to make it work.

October 10, 2025

Housing Market

82% of Americans Use AI for Housing Market Info, but Agents Still Lead in Trust

Realtor.com finds 82% of Americans now use AI for housing insights, yet agents remain the most trusted and accurate source of real estate information.

October 9, 2025