Housing Market

If Gen Z Wants to Buy a Home, They Need to Fix These 3 Mistakes

Saving isn’t enough—Gen Z’s homeownership struggles go deeper. Realtor.com reports reveal three major mistakes, from poor timing to slow decision-making, that are costing them homes. Fix these fast.

February 6, 2025

7 Markets Where You Can Still Buy a Home for Under $300K

Housing Market

The Best Places to Buy a Home Under $300K in 2025

Discover the 7 most affordable housing markets of 2025, home shoppers can buy a home under $300K.

February 5, 2025

Housing Market

Agents, Your Buyers Are Underestimating These Costs—Here’s How to Help

A Real Estate Witch report reveals 8 in 10 homeowners underestimate the true cost of homeownership, including costs not included in their mortgage payment. Agents who prepare buyers for the full financial picture stand out—here’s why.

January 31, 2025

Housing Market

Powell: Housing Market Stabilizing, But Higher Mortgage Rates Could Slow Activity

Powell just weighed in on housing at the latest FOMC press conference, noting that long-term mortgage rates are rising for reasons “unrelated” to Fed policy, while acknowledging that higher rates remain a significant hurdle for housing activity.

January 30, 2025

Housing Market

The Rising Debate Over Institutional Investors and Affordable Housing

Ramon Casaus dives into the trend of corporate ownership in the single-family home market and the legislation aimed at curbing it. Learn how these changes could reshape the real estate landscape and what agents need to know to stay ahead.

January 27, 2025

Housing Market

New Research Shows What Millennials Are Willing to Do to Buy a Home in 2025

New research from Real Estate Witch reveals that only 21% of millennials believe they can afford a home in 2025, down from 52% in 2024, as high prices and interest rates dominate the housing market.

January 23, 2025

Housing Market

This Key Demographic is Reshaping the Luxury Real Estate Market

A recent Coldwell Banker report highlights the rise of affluent women as key decision-makers in luxury real estate. Explore how this growing demographic is redefining the meaning of luxury living and what it means for real estate professionals.

January 23, 2025

Housing Market

L.A. Can Be “Rebuilt in 2 Years…If We’re Allowed To”

L.A.’s rebuild after wildfires could take just 2 years, but red tape and slow permits delay progress. Architect John Cordic shares solutions to fix the system.

January 21, 2025

Housing Market

What Americans Expect for the Real Estate Market with Trump’s Return

REsimpli’s survey of 1,200 real estate professionals highlights sharp divides on Trump’s policies and their impact on the real estate market — from foreign investment shifts to financing challenges for first-time buyers to suburban growth predictions.

January 20, 2025

Housing Market

Can Co-Living Help Solve the Real Estate Affordability Crisis?

Ramon Casaus examines the rise of co-living properties as a creative response to America’s real estate affordability crisis, highlighting their potential to reduce costs, maximize space, and build community.

January 16, 2025

75% of Americans Still See Homeownership as Part of the American Dream

Housing Market

New Survey Reveals What Today’s Buyers Think of the American Dream

From a recent Realtor.com® survey, 75% of Americans view homeownership as part of the American dream, with 59% believing it’s achievable. Millennials (69%) and Gen Z (70%) still hold homeownership as a life goal despite affordability challenges.

January 15, 2025