Homebuying

NAR unveils dashboard that tracks key housing trends

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Tuesday released a new interactive tool that aims to give members monthly insights into housing affordability, home-price trends and economic indicators at the metro level. The tool, known as the Market Statistics Dashboard, is available exclusively to NAR members. According to the trade group, the dashboard includes localized […]

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Zillow unveils tools to simplify buying, renting, touring

Zillow has rolled out five new features aimed at streamlining the process of buying, renting and touring homes. The updates — now live nationwide — include a drone-powered virtual viewing tool and offer pricing transparency for rental properties, along with coordinated tour scheduling and affordability estimates. SkyTour allows users to navigate a 3D aerial view

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USA Today jumps into the real estate portal wars

USA Today publisher Gannett is partnering with AddressUSA, with the companies announcing Monday that they’re entering into a multiyear agreement to power an an online real estate portal across the USA Today Network. According to a press release, AddressUSA’s listings will be integrated throughout the USA Today Network alongside editorial content on topics like home

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Aspiring buyers turn to Realtors first in their home searches: survey

A national survey released by NeighborWorks America found that prospective homebuyers overwhelmingly turn to Realtors first when seeking information about the homebuying process — outpacing friends, family and online searches. According to the poll, 41% of respondents who plan to buy a home in the next year — or are waiting for the right time

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Survey shows buyers gaining leverage as real estate market slows

The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. Real’s May 2025 Agent Survey — which polled more than 260 real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift

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More pets than kids: The increased role of animals in real estate

As American demographics shift, so do the priorities of homebuyers, and pets are playing an increased role in real estate decisions. “Did you know there are more households with pets than children?” Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), wrote in a recent blog post.

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Zillow: Luxury housing market slowed in April

The luxury housing market lost momentum in April as financial uncertainty prompted many high-end buyers and sellers to hold off on transactions, according to a new report from Zillow. Defined as the top 5% of home values in each region, the typical luxury home in the U.S. is now valued at about $1.8 million. Despite

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Home-price growth at decade low, Florida markets lead declines

Home-price growth in the U.S. fell to its lowest rate in more than a decade this April, according to the latest data from Cotality. Weighing on the market were continued concerns about the economy, including job stability, inflation and possible tariff impacts — all contributing to sluggish buyer demand. “Housing market headwinds continue to challenge

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She buys: How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation

Lately, I’ve found myself pausing at headlines about the rise of single women in real estate, not just as influencers, but as owners, investors and decision-makers. While it’s no secret thatwomen often drive home buying choices within families, what stands out today is howconfidently many are making those decisions independently. Here in Florida, I’ve seen

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