The labor market continued to see growth in November, although with little net change since April, and the unemployment rate had little change from September, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), delayed due to the government shutdown. The latest jobs report saw employment grow by 64,000…
The news is good for real estate agents. At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Real Estate Forecast Summit, held remotely earlier this month, Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist & VP of research, highlighted data showing that 88% of buyers use an agent to help them navigate the home transaction process. Additionally, the use…
Builder confidence remained in negative territory for the final month of 2025—as it did throughout the year due to continued economic and market challenges—though there’s some hope for a better year in 2026, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) data. The December NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) found that builder…
Sometimes your dream home isn’t on the MLS, and that’s because it may not be for sale…yet. For Katie Hill, founder of Unlisted, the home she had her eye on was her neighbor’s, but it wasn’t for sale, at least not yet. Her dream of downsizing and being able to lounge in a backyard pool,…
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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Federal judge has agreed to consolidate the Taylor and Armstrong lawsuits A federal judge in Seattle has consolidated two related class-action lawsuits against Zillow into a single case. The Taylor v. Zillow class-action…
More than just a listing tool for brokers and agents, an MLS is a comprehensive platform that provides essential tools, technology and support through its products and services. REsides distinguishes itself as one such MLS by delivering customized support and innovative technology—something Karen Ryan, broker associate and lowcountry area manager for South Carolina-based Howard Hanna…
As 2025 comes to a close, affordability has stabilized somewhat for many homebuyers, according to the latest National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index. NAR’s data saw the qualifying income needed to buy a home decrease slightly to $100,272 in October (based on a 25% qualifying ratio for monthly housing expense to gross monthly…
As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the sharp decline some buyers may have been hoping for, are enough to see modest home price growth in the new year, economists predict. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday,…
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The lock-in effect—the gap between existing mortgage payments and the cost of financing a home today—continues to widely affect housing supply and is “trapping” homeowners into staying where they are, according to new data from Realtor.com®. The new Realtor.com report details how a homeowner wishing to move but locked-in at a lower mortgage rate…
Homeownership remains a priority for many Americans despite housing market fluctuations this year. A recent consumer survey conducted by REMAX highlights how market conditions and lifestyle preferences are shaping homebuyers’ plans. While affordability remains a key concern, buyers are also prioritizing neighborhood safety, social connection and access to lifestyle-enhancing amenities. These preferences underscore that buyers…
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