For most Americans, every home purchase is a bit of a gamble. Is now the right time to jump into the market? Can I haggle on the price a bit more? What if mortgage rates drop in a few months? These questions have always made buying a new place feel a little like hitting the blackjack table. For the better part of a century, these implicit bets on future real
According to new data from Realtor.com, the share of U.S. homeowners with mortgage rates over 6% is now greater than the share hanging onto those "ultra low" sub-3% rates. In the third quarter of 2025, 21% of outstanding mortgages carried a rate above 6% compared to the 20% of mortgages with rates below 3%. That change signals a "meaningful shift" from the gridlock that's defined the last few years in the U.S. housing market.
Presence CRM integrates contact data, communication history, website activity and third-party information to monitor changes such as property ownership records, employment updates and other indicators that may signal a future real estate transaction. The system is designed to generate suggested outreach and prioritize contacts based on those signals, the company said. Luxury Presence said Presence CRM will be included across its platform offerings and is scheduled to begin rolling out in early 2026.
"Today, an increasing number of consumers include crypto in their investment portfolios, while major financial institutions are deepening their involvement in crypto assets, supported by key regulatory developments," Newrez President Baron Silverstein said in the announcement, adding that now is the "right time" to weave crypto into the mortgage lending business.
There's a three-story turret, a front porch the size of some one-bedrooms, and a private driveway (with a porte cochere, no less). Wave-shaped dormer windows overlook the Spanish-tile roof. Inside, there's parquet for miles, wood paneling, stained glass, beamed ceilings, and a classical frieze of men in togas. Out back, there's a pergola and a small pond. "They don't build them like that anymore," says broker Joe Brikman,
Relocating an office is a complex undertaking that presents a significant operational challenge for any business. The primary concern for leadership and facility managers is invariably the potential for costly business interruption. Unplanned downtime during a move translates directly to lost productivity, disrupted client service, and diminished revenue. Consequently, a meticulously planned relocation strategy focused on minimising operational disruption is essential for business continuity.
According to Kelman, he made the decision to leave ahead of his firm's second phase of integration with Rocket Companies. We'll start the second, much-longer phase at next week's all-company meeting, which is much-greater scale. Approaching that, I had to decide whether to be at Rocket for years, he wrote. While Redfin was founded in 2004, Kelman came on board shortly thereafter in September of 2005 to serve as CEO.
On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index was up 0.3% after seasonal adjustment in December. Year-over-year the all-items index was up 2.7%, the same as it was in November. Shelter was the main contributor to the all-items index's monthly increase, rising 0.4% from a month prior. Other major contributors included the food index, which rose 0.7% and the energy index, which jumped 0.3%.
It all started with billboards. Inglewood approved the placement of digital advertising signs in and around SoFi Stadium, and Kroenke's companies pushed back hard but ended up losing in court. After losing that round, the dispute escalated significantly, with Kroenke now claiming the city owes nearly $400 million for money his group spent on roads, sewer systems, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing police and fire protection tied to the stadium and surrounding development.
During the lock-in effect period, millions of existing homeowners with ultra-low rates have been financially disincentivized to move or "trade up," i.e., buy a more expensive or larger home, which made the number of homes for sale scarce for would-be homebuyers. This led to younger-generation bidding wars for a limited pool of starter homes and kept many locked out of the market.
For those looking for room to spread out, this early 20th century house in Prospect Park South offers a generous amount of space inside and out. On the interior are period details like wood floors, mantels, and built-ins, while outside there is a sweeping expanse of a front porch, a double lot providing a large garden, two driveways, and an attached garage.
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When assessing home price momentum, believes it's important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active listings start to rapidly increase as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate pricing softness or weakness. Conversely, a rapid decline in active listings beyond seasonality could suggest a market that is heating up. Since the national Pandemic Housing Boom fizzled out in 2022, the national power dynamic has slowly been shifting directionally from sellers to buyers.
Greg Remmers has been named designated broker for Arizona operations, with support from Melissa Dierks and Sandy Karpen. This merger is about creating something extraordinary for our agents and clients, Wong said. By combining two of Arizona's most productive brokerages, we're not just growing in size, we're growing in strength. Our agents consistently outperform the market 2.5-to-1, and now, with deeper resources and shared expertise, we're positioned to deliver an even higher level of service and success.
Housing inventory is expected to set a seasonal low sometime early in 2026, hopefully sooner rather than later. We don't want what happened in 2023, when the seasonal bottom came in April. We would want the seasonal bottom to happen in February: more supply means less price growth and better affordability. However, since mid-June, the inventory growth has slowed significantly, and mortgage rates are at 3-year lows.
One of the most expensive properties in Dublin 4 has gone sale agreed, after being placed on the market by a high-profile doctor and his wife for nearly €7m. Dr Hugh O'Connor (62) and his wife Fiona Healy (59) are well-known in influential Dublin circles given their prominence on social media for promoting their lavish lifestyles, and leading The Hoc medical clinic, which prides itself on pioneering "a new era in women's health".
"Whether you're drawn to the refined energy of Vail, the connected ease of Park City, or the rich culture of the Roaring Fork Valley, one thing is certain: living in a world-class ski town means embracing a lifestyle that doesn't end when the lifts stop running,"
President Donald Trump put big investors who own single-family rental homes in the spotlight this week by announcing he wants to ban "large institutional investors" from buying more of this type of housing. Overall, major investors own only about 2 to 3% of the country's single-family rental housing stock, researchers have found. But they control a much larger share of the single-family rental industry in certain markets, particularly in the Sun Belt.
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Standing 74 meters tall at the tip of Feijenoord Island, De Piek transforms a neglected parking lot into a vibrant waterfront hub. This residential tower brings new life to a previously overlooked industrial area in South Rotterdam, with 142 apartments and a ground-floor cafe that opens the quay to public use. Strategically positioned next to the Piek bridge, De Piek is part of a broader vision to convert the former industrial zone into a lively urban quarter blending residential, commercial, and public functions.
Jobs Friday came and went without much reaction in bond yields because the labor market isn't breaking, nor is it getting stronger. Mortgage rates dropped into the 5s for a short time on Friday as a result of Trump's earlier announcement directing the GSEs to buy $200 billion in mortgage backed securities. The 10-year yield didn't move much after the report.
This tiny home doesn't cut corners when it comes to providing you with all the essentials for easy day-to-day living. Featuring everything you expect from a traditional home, this modern tiny house includes a fully functional kitchen and a bathroom with modern fixtures. Unlike other pre-built homes, you can design the layout to your specific needs before you even move in.