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Housing Market

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Affordability Hits Best Level in 2.5 Years as Escrow Costs Surge 45% Nationwide

ICE Mortgage Monitor shows affordability improving, but Cotality reports escrow costs up 45%, offsetting gains with rising taxes and insurance.

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October 8, 2025
Housing Market

Nearly 1 in 3 Homes Sold for Cash in 2025, New Data Shows

Realtor.com® finds cash buyers still dominate in 2025, with 32.8% of sales all-cash and Mississippi topping the list at nearly half of all deals.

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October 7, 2025
Housing Market

Nearly 20% of Sellers Slashed Prices in September, Led by Mid-Tier Homes

Realtor.com data shows U.S. inventory up 17% YoY with 19.9% of listings reduced, marking 23 months of annual supply gains.

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October 6, 2025
Housing Market

What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Clients’ Closings

HousingWire and Realtor.com report the government shutdown could stall loans, halt USDA programs, and derail 1,400 home sales a day.

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October 3, 2025
Housing Market

44% of Americans Struggle to Afford Housing Payments

Redfin reports 44.4% of Americans struggle with housing costs, leading to family sacrifices like delaying kids, giving up pets, or moving in with parents.

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October 2, 2025
Housing Market

Luxury Listings Now Start at $1.3M, Up 60% Since 2016

Realtor.com reports luxury now starts at $1.3M in 2025, up 60% from 2016, while million-dollar homes make up 13% of listings nationwide.

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October 1, 2025
Housing Market

Kevin O’Leary’s Blunt Advice for Buyers in Today’s Housing Market

Kevin O’Leary says mortgage rates won’t drop below 5% again, calling 3.5% loans an “aberration” and urging buyers to adjust to today’s 6–7% range.

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September 29, 2025
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 18, 2025
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