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The 2025 Real Estate Report - Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025
The 2025 Real Estate Report - Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025
Top housing experts and economists give a glimpse of what mortgage rates, home values and the national real estate market will do in 2025. Key Takeaways Mortgages are forecasted to remain higher for longer; but there are things you can do to lower your rate. Home values are predicted to increase
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Stage to Sell: 7 Proven Steps to Attract Buyers and Boost Offers
Stage to Sell: 7 Proven Steps to Attract Buyers and Boost Offers
Selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home staging comes in. By strategically preparing your home—through redecorating, repairing, and making it l
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Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don't let that deter you: If other homebuyers' experiences are any indication, odds are you'll eventually find a home loan that works well for you. In fact, most
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7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value
7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don't have to embark on a major remodel to make a significant improvement.Even minor updates can have a big impact on your home’s aesthetic, and certain renovation
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Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3 Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline
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The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home
The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.2,3In fact, Architectural Digest recently declared “Americans ar
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Market News
HUD Creates New Office for Manufactured Housing
HUD sees more manufactured housing as part of the nation’s affordable housing solution, and an independent office now reports directly to a top FHA official.
Property Tax Scam Uses First-Class Mail
Homeowners are receiving official-looking letters by first-class mail saying they haven’t paid taxes yet. It’s big in Chicago now but appeared in Fla. a few years ago.
Fla. Amends Do-Not-Call Law to Ease Confusion
A change two years ago resulted in more court cases, with many based on questions about texts placed by an “automated system” and Fla. area-code confusion.
Analysis: U.S. Needs More than 4M Homes
Buyer demand remains high, in part, because so many young adults lived with parents during the pandemic. And due to rising prices, low-income families suffer most.
Court: Meta Suable for Ad-Tool Discrimination
Meta (Facebook) gave RE agents the ability to steer ads in ways that violate the Fair Housing Act, but “the users did it” doesn’t fully protect Meta from lawsuits.
Another Perk of Homeownership? Lower Inflation
While “shelter costs” make up 25% of the Consumer Price Index, the calculation only looks at rising rents. SMR calls that “a major flaw” and developed its own index.