Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million as high mortgage rates averaging 6.7%, rising 16.9% inventory, and limited affordability keep demand subdued and price growth to 2.5%.
President Trump voiced support for eliminating the capital gains tax on home sales, calling it a potential “great incentive” for homeowners. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to unlock inventory and remove what she calls an outdated tax burden.
A new study by Highland Cabinetry reveals the 10 U.S. states with the most vacant homes, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.com. With over 16 million empty properties nationwide, the report highlights key trends agents can use to educate clients and build trust.
Redfin’s latest report shows U.S. home sellers are sitting on a record $698 billion worth of active listings, up 20.3% year over year.
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.
Tom Toole breaks down the three most common buyer objections (economic fears, low inventory, market timing) and shares proven scripts and strategies to overcome each one.
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.
Zillow just downgraded its U.S. home price forecast, now predicting a 1.7% YoY decline by 2026 as inventory climbs and affordability pressures mount.
In an expert panel hosted by HousingWire, Ivy Zelman and Logan Mohtashami engage in a housing debate agents need to hear, breaking down the real story behind inventory, affordability, and why the “housing shortage” narrative isn’t so simple.
Bright MLS reports that office exclusives now make up nearly 8% of new listings, with Compass, Washington Fine Properties, and TTR Sotheby’s leading the trend. The data reveals longer days on market, no price advantage, and tighter inventory.
Logan Mohtashami joined the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to discuss how real estate agents can combat housing market misinformation and address consumer fears. He breaks down key concerns, providing three simple responses agents can use to build trust.
Logan Mohtashami shuts down doomsday prophets on X, using hard data to debunk claims of a DC housing market crash. His latest HousingWire analysis reveals what’s really happening with inventory, listings, and home prices.
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