More than one in five U.S. home listings received a price cut in August, but a lower asking price does not necessarily mean the property has become a good deal. Price reductions are becoming harder for homebuyers to ignore. In August, 20.4% of U.S. listings had a price cut, matching the rate recorded a year…
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For seniors preparing to sell a home they’ve lived in for decades, fall may be the ideal time to start downsizing before spring brings a new wave of buyers. When the weather starts to cool and the leaves start to fall from the trees, it can feel like a natural time to reset, to refresh…
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When homeowners think about protecting their property from flooding, the garage may not be the first place that comes to mind. But with its wide entrance, ground-level access and potential gaps around the door, a garage can be a vulnerable point when floodwater collects around a home. A garage door’s bottom seal can help keep…
There’s always been a question about which is the better investment long term, real estate or stocks? Opinions vary, but there is one thing for sure: You can’t reside in your stock portfolio. Another thing for sure is if you ask real estate pros for opinions, you pretty much get the same answer. Those willing…
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Home prices rose in 78% of metro markets during the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ latest quarterly report. This is down from 80% in Q2, but shows the continued value and equity-building power of homeownership even in a down market. Four percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains,…
Although mortgage rates recently hit a three-year high, they’ve eased slightly recently. For newlyweds, the question is whether now is the right time for spending on a home. The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 10,474 U.S. couples married in 2025, found that weddings cost an average of $34,200 nationally. With wedding expenses potentially…
Above, Mark McLaughlin, left, and Philip White Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) announced on Oct. 22 that Mark McLaughlin has been appointed the brand’s president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Philip White, who has led the company through two decades, will become executive chairman, with a focus on the brand’s continued expansion. White, who first joined…
A new survey from multifamily software company Entrata is shining some light on how renters are redefining financial success and prioritizing their money. While homeownership remains a long-term goal for many, renters are putting their money toward more immediate financial needs, with emergency savings, retirement and travel ranking ahead of saving for a home purchase.…
Housing data company HouseCanary announced on Oct. 20 that Side has joined its Google Listings Program. Under the agreement, the active listings for the over 600 partners in 19 states in Side’s broker network are available for display in Google mobile search in live markets. When consumers search for homes on Google mobile in a…
New 2026 research suggests that written buyer agreements have made fees and representation more visible, but commissions themselves have not necessarily fallen. A Zillow survey of 366 U.S. real estate agents found that 89% believe written agreements outlining compensation and services benefit buyers. It also found that 77% said fee negotiation benefits buyers, compared with…
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