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Housing Market

Housing Costs Are the Top Issue for Young Voters Heading Into the 2026 Midterms

Housing costs rank as the top political issue for voters ages 18 to 34 heading into the 2026 midterms, according to CNBC’s Q2 2026 survey.

July 22, 2026

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Housing Market

40% of Homeowners Got Down Payment Help in 2026. Here’s What That Means for Your Buyers

40% of homeowners received down payment help in 2026, with 78% of Gen Z relying on assistance. Here’s what the LendingTree data means for your buyer conversations and your business.

May 5, 2026

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Housing Market

The #1 Reason Buyers Hire Real Estate Agents in 2026

NAR’s 2026 Generational Trends data reveals what buyers really want from agents and why negotiation is not the value driver most think.

April 27, 2026

Real Estate News

Zillow Preview Adds 24 Brokerages in First Week After Launch

Zillow announced 24 brokerages have joined Zillow Preview within a week, signaling early traction for its push toward public pre-market listings.

March 25, 2026

Housing Market

In 13 of the Last 20 Years, Super Bowl Winner Metros Outpaced U.S. Home Values

Zillow found 13 of the past 20 years, Super Bowl winning metros beat U.S. home value growth by $4,437 the year after their victory.

February 7, 2026

Housing Market

88% of Home Buyers Still Rely on Agents, NAR 2025 Report Finds

NAR’s 2025 Profile shows 88% of home buyers used an agent. Of those, 92% were satisfied with their services, and 91% would recommend their agent.

November 6, 2025

Housing Market

First-Time Buyers Fall to Record Low of 21% in NAR’s 2025 Report

The National Association of Realtors reports first-time buyers fell to a record low of 21%, with the median age rising to 40 in its 2025 housing survey.

November 4, 2025

Housing Market

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.

October 8, 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.

September 25, 2025

Agent Strategy

5 Real Estate Shifts Ryan Serhant Says You Should Be Watching Right Now

In a new Instagram Reel, Ryan Serhant breaks down five key real estate shifts agents should be watching, many of which align with the forward-looking conversations and tactical insights planned for this year’s BAM BBQ.

July 10, 2025

Agent Strategy

The Zillow Reality Check Every Agent Needs in 2025

Zillow isn’t going anywhere—62% of real estate web traffic flows through it. Byron Lazine shares mistakes agents make with Zillow and how to start leveraging it to win more listings in 2025.

January 29, 2025

Housing Market

Top Housing Markets for First-Time Homebuyers

Discover the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025, according to Realtor.com.

January 14, 2025

real estate trends

Housing Costs Are the Top Issue for Young Voters Heading Into the 2026 Midterms

40% of Homeowners Got Down Payment Help in 2026. Here’s What That Means for Your Buyers

The #1 Reason Buyers Hire Real Estate Agents in 2026

Zillow Preview Adds 24 Brokerages in First Week After Launch

In 13 of the Last 20 Years, Super Bowl Winner Metros Outpaced U.S. Home Values

88% of Home Buyers Still Rely on Agents, NAR 2025 Report Finds

First-Time Buyers Fall to Record Low of 21% in NAR’s 2025 Report

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

Wages Are Growing Faster Than Rents & Mortgage Payments

5 Real Estate Shifts Ryan Serhant Says You Should Be Watching Right Now

The Zillow Reality Check Every Agent Needs in 2025

Top Housing Markets for First-Time Homebuyers

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