Is the Housing Market Waking Up This Spring? 

You’ve probably heard the headlines: mortgage rates are still high, and the market is tough. But here’s what most of those headlines miss: subtle signs of life in the housing market. Mortgage purchase applications are up year over year, and even though rates are still above 6.5%, demand is starting

5 Things You Need to Know About the 2025 Spring Housing Market

The spring housing market is here, and if you’re thinking about buying or selling, you’ve probably heard plenty of predictions, opinions, and advice. Some of it is useful. Some of it, not so much. So, what’s the real story? Realtor.com’s Chief Economist, Danielle Hale, recently shared advice with he

Why Some Homes Sell for More Than Others (Hint: It’s Not Just Location)

If someone told you that selling your home off-market could cost you thousands—would you still do it? That’s exactly what happened to home sellers across the country who chose to sell outside the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)—the main database where real estate agents list homes for sale. A new Zil