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Housing Market

Wages Are Growing Faster Than Rents & Mortgage Payments

Wages rose 4.1% YOY, beating rent growth (2.6%) and mortgage payments (0.2%). Here’s what it means for buyers and renters.

September 25, 2025

Housing Market

Searches for Fixer-Uppers Have Tripled Since 2021

Realtor.com reports fixer-uppers get 52% more views and cost 54% less, with searches tripling since 2021 as buyers chase affordability.

September 23, 2025

Housing Market

Selling a Home Now Costs $67,245. Here’s What Blindsides Sellers the Most

New data shows selling a home now costs $67,245, with 55% of sellers blindsided by expenses and 80% left with regrets.

September 23, 2025

Housing Market

After 25 Months of Falling Rents, 60% of Renters Now See Homeownership in Their Future

Realtor.com reports 60% of renters plan to buy, with half expecting to purchase in 1–2 years as rents decline for the 25th straight month.

September 18, 2025

Housing Market

Fed Cuts Rates for the First Time in 2025. What Does It Mean for Mortgage Rates?

The FOMC press conference with Jerome Powell marked a 25 bp cut, SEP projections for two more cuts, and mortgage rates holding near 2025 lows.

September 18, 2025

Housing Market

Buyers Could Save $15K During the Best Week to Buy in 2025

Realtor.com says October 12–18, 2025, is the best week to buy, with 32.6% more listings, 30.6% less competition, and $15K savings on average.

September 17, 2025

Housing Market

Record-Low New Listings in August as Sellers Stay Put

Zillow reports August new listings hit a record low, down 7.3% from July, as inventory shrank 1.3% from summer highs despite being 15% higher year-over-year.

September 17, 2025

Housing Market

Over 40% of U.S. Homeowners Are Mortgage-Free

ResiClub reports 40.3% of U.S. homeowners are now mortgage-free, a record high. Older Americans drive the trend, with 64% of 65+ owning homes outright.

September 17, 2025

Housing Market

U.S. Homeownership Costs Now Top $2,000 a Month, New Data Shows

U.S. Census Bureau data shows median homeowner costs rose to $2,035 in 2024, while rents climbed to $1,487, highlighting growing affordability pressures.

September 15, 2025

Housing Market

Would You Skip Home Insurance? 58% of Buyers Say They Might

Realtor.com® finds 75% of buyers fear homeowners insurance could become unaffordable, with 42% already seeing rising costs and one-third changing searches.

September 12, 2025

Housing Market

Delistings Up 57% as Homes Reach 5 Months of Supply

Realtor.com reports 5 months of supply in August, but delistings surged 57% YoY as sellers pulled back from the market.

September 11, 2025

Housing Market

Boomers Bought Young & Stayed Put. Now 61% Say They’ll Never Sell.

Clever Offers finds 76% of boomers are tired of blame, 61% never plan to sell, and 68% expect $100K+ profits shaping housing and client conversations.

September 11, 2025