Summer 2025 Was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Records Dating Back Over a Decade

There were an estimated 506,000 more home sellers than buyers in August, meaning buyers held the negotiating power. But the tables could turn if falling mortgage rates bring more buyers off the sidelines. There were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in Augus

Housing Supply Drops Most in 2 Years as Sluggish Demand Spooks Sellers

Active listings of homes for sale fell 1.4% month over month in August—the largest seasonally-adjusted decline since June 2023, according to a new report from Redfin. They rose 9.7% from a year earlier—the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2024. New listings also cooled, falling 1.1% mont

The Real Consequences of the NAR Settlement (RCONS) Episode 2: Intimate Moments

The Phone Call That Changed Everything The NAR settlement snuck in like a thief. The settlement was announced March 15, 2024 and August 17, 2024 sweeping changes took effect that fundamentally changed the real estate business. I'd been slowly transitioning out of the sales side for a couple of years

What Homeowners Should Know About Proper Flag Etiquette

You most likely did a double-take if you've ever been walking down your block and saw a flag flying upside down. Even for a little moment, flags cause people to halt, and they comment on the home and its occupants. The way you display a flag is part of the bigger picture of homeownership—like mowing