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The Spring Housing Market: Expert Insights and Analysis
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are...
Andrew Benson
Apr 1, 20242 min read


AI Is About To Change The Homebuilding Process, From Start To Finish
Compass has invested over $1 billion in technology that helps the real estate firm’s nearly 30,000 agents move from the earliest point of...

Fortune
Mar 25, 20245 min read


Exploring 2024 Trends In Global Wealth And The Luxury Market
Global wealth is on the upswing following a post-pandemic fall, billionaires have bounced back from 2022’s net loss of $1.4 trillion, and...

Forbes
Mar 18, 20246 min read


13 Features New-Home Buyers Say Are Essential, Desirable
New research shows that house hunters are willing to accept a smaller property as long as it has these key amenities. Home buyers appear...

NAR.Realtor
Mar 11, 20243 min read


The Hottest Housing Markets For The Super Rich In 2024
KEY POINTS One-quarter of American ultra-high-net individuals plan to buy a home this year, according to a new Douglas Elliman and Knight...

CNBC
Mar 4, 20243 min read


16 Stores Interior Designers Say Are Their Best Kept Secrets For Furniture And Decor
There’s nothing quite like walking into a professionally designed home. Everything looks fresh and beautiful—with every item thoughtfully...

Forbes
Feb 26, 20245 min read



COMPASS
Feb 19, 20240 min read


Mortgage Rates Jump Back Over 7% As Stronger Economic Data Rolls In
KEY POINTS The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hit 7.04% on Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily. Mortgage rates have been...

CNBC
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Mortgage Rates Likely to Remain Stable After Fed Move
The Federal Reserve signaled possible rate cuts to come, which could influence lower mortgage rates and spur housing activity. Mortgage...

NAR.Realtor
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?
Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it’s all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk...

KCM CREW
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Hot Housing Innovations At CES Reimagine Smart Energy Use
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show brought more than 135,000 attendees together to share innovative ideas centered around the future of...

Forbes
Jan 22, 20246 min read


Housing Market Predictions: Six Experts Weigh In On The Real Estate Outlook In 2024
No other phrase has defined the 2023 housing market as much as the “mortgage rate lock-in effect” – a phenomenon that brought the...

USA Today
Jan 15, 20244 min read


COMPASS.COM
Jan 8, 20240 min read


Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment....

KCM CREW
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Home Sales Start to Rise, Building Momentum for 2024
A recent surge in construction of single-family homes could offer more opportunities for home buyers in the new year. Existing-home sales...

NAR.Realtor
Dec 29, 20233 min read


Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. Here’s What To Expect In 2024 If You Want To Buy A Home, Experts Say
KEY POINTS After a year full of record-high interest rates and home prices, experts say there are signs of improvement for the housing...

CNBC
Dec 18, 20235 min read


16 Home Appliance Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2024, According to Pros
Design experts see more color, metallics, and tech coming to kitchen and bath appliances. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most renovated...

Martha Stewart
Dec 11, 20235 min read


NAR Economist: Mortgage Rates Are on a Downward Slope
Borrowing costs have dropped for the fifth-straight week and are expected to go lower through the end of the year. Falling mortgage rates...

NAR.Realtor
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Gen Z, Millennials Are ‘house Hacking’ To Become Homeowners In A Tough Market
KEY POINTS “House hacking” refers to renting out a portion of your home for an additional stream of income. More than half of millennial...

CNBC
Nov 27, 20234 min read


2024 Home Design Trends
It’s that time of the year when everyone is releasing their 2024 home design predictions — and these prognosticators may or may not be...

Forbes
Nov 20, 20235 min read
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