Mortgage Rates Hold Near Annual Low
The average 30-year mortgage rate inched up to 6.22% from 6.19% last week, while 15-year rates rose slightly to 5.54% from 5.44, Freddie Mac said.
Bolder Interiors Take Hold in Homes
A shift toward color drenching shows renewed interest in warmer, more expressive interiors that could translate well in listing photos and online tours.
Rate Shopping Pays, Most Don’t Do It
Even small rate differences can expand the number of homes within reach for buyers facing strained affordability, new research shows.
Marketing Moves Beyond ‘Just Listed’
As social feeds evolve, listing graphics stand out less. Agents get more engagement with storytelling, lifestyle content and authentic video.
NAR Forecast Sees 2026 Market Rebound
NAR economists project lower rates, rising inventory and a 14% sales increase in 2026, though progress will vary by market as affordability and supply differ locally.