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Housing Market

Nearly 30% of Home Shoppers Say a Recession Would Make Them More Likely to Buy

According to Realtor.com’s Q1 2025 Site Visitor Survey, 63.4% of home shoppers expect a recession within the next year, yet nearly 30% say it would make them more likely to buy.

May 21, 2025

Housing Market

These Remodeling Projects Bring the Most ROI (and Joy) in 2025

NAR’s 2025 Remodeling Impact Report shows Americans spent $603 billion on renovations in 2024, with steel front doors offering 100% cost recovery and primary bedroom suites earning a perfect 10 Joy Score.

May 21, 2025

Housing Market

“Pulling Back Makes Sense”—Ivy Zelman Breaks Down the New Construction Slowdown

Ivy Zelman told CNBC that builders are pulling back as affordability tightens, and new NAHB and Census data confirm the slowdown—with single-family permits down 5.1% and completions down 8% in April.

May 20, 2025

Housing Market

Middle-Income Buyers Can Afford Just 21% of Homes for Sale

A joint report from Realtor.com® and the National Association of Realtors® reveals that middle-income buyers earning $75,000 can afford just 21% of homes on the market—down from 49% in 2019.

May 16, 2025

Housing Market

83% of Markets Are Still Seeing Home Price Increases

83% of markets saw home price increases in Q1 2025, according to a quarterly report from NAR. Discover where prices are climbing most and how mortgage payments are shifting.

May 15, 2025

Housing Market

3 Reasons Why Barbara Corcoran Says Now Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

In a new interview with Realtor.com, Barbara Corcoran reveals the three best times to buy a home—including when inventory is rising, sellers return to the table, and the market feels uncertain.

May 15, 2025

Housing Market

New Listings Cross a Major Threshold in May 2025

Logan Mohtashami’s Weekly Housing Market Tracker reports that new listings surged to 80,338—the first time in three years the market has broken the 80K threshold. With inventory rising and price cuts reaching 36.7%, agents are finally seeing signs of a long-awaited shift toward normal.

May 13, 2025

Housing Market

What Sellers Think About Agents, Commissions, and Cash Buyers in 2025

A new Clever Offers survey reveals that while 52% of sellers consider skipping agents, many who sell to cash buyers walk away with regrets and less profit. Here’s what the data means for real estate agents navigating seller expectations in 2025.

May 7, 2025

Agent Strategy

Over 40% of Homeowners May be Overpaying Property Taxes. Here’s How to Protest It.

A new Realtor.com report reveals that 40.5% of U.S. homes may be overassessed on property taxes, with median potential savings of $539 per year for those who file a protest.

May 1, 2025

Housing Market

Florida’s Most Expensive Home Sale Comes with a 99.9% Chance of Flooding

Realtor.com reports that Florida’s most expensive home sale ever closed for $225 million—despite the property carrying a 99.90% risk of flooding. Learn what this record-breaking deal reveals about today’s luxury real estate market.

April 30, 2025

Housing Market

More Americans Are Backing Out of Big Purchases in 2025

Redfin survey finds 24% of Americans are canceling major purchases like a home or car due to economic uncertainty, some of that tariff-related, while 32% are delaying plans. Even more concerning: 34% don’t have an emergency fund to cover housing payments.

April 25, 2025

Housing Market

Compass Exclusive Nearly Cost This Seller $100K—Here’s What Changed Her Mind

Caitlin O. Bigelow’s April 21 LinkedIn post, “Compass Exclusive Almost Became a $100K Mistake,” is adding fuel to the ongoing debate around Zillow’s new listing standards, after she nearly left six figures on the table.

April 24, 2025