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“Economic uncertainty” soared in April, which affected the number of listings going into contract, which affected closed sales in May. Happily, the uncertainty index reading fell significantly in May and is expected to fall much further in the next reading coming out in early July. The enormous decline in stock markets in March and April […]

According to the National Association of REALTORS, after a slow start to the spring market, new data suggests homebuyer activity is gaining traction. Mortgage applications for home purchases have risen to their highest level in over a month—even as interest rates remain relatively unchanged.   A Surprising Year-Over-Year Jump According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, […]

View Full Report   Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods. They are best seen not as precise measurements, but as broad, comparative indicators, with reasonable margins of error. Anomalous fluctuations in statistics are not uncommon, especially in […]

According to Compass, as part of its industry-leading 3-Phased Marketing Strategy, Compass has introduced a newly enhanced Seller Disclosure Form, designed to give sellers a clearer understanding of their options when pre-marketing a home. This updated form builds on the 2024 version and features revised language to align with current industry practices. The disclosure outlines […]

According to Keeping Current Matters, the number of homes for sale has reached its highest point since 2020. At first glance, that might sound alarming—especially for those who remember the 2008 crash. But today’s market conditions are very different.   Context Matters While inventory is rising, it’s still well below pre-pandemic levels. This isn’t an […]

According to Compass, In the face of a cooling national real estate landscape, Compass delivered impressive first-quarter results in 2025—reinforcing why buyers and sellers continue to turn to its innovative, tech-driven model for navigating real estate. Compass Outpaces Industry With 28.7% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 While residential transactions declined 2.1% nationally, Compass recorded a […]

View Full Report   Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods. They are best seen not as precise measurements, but as broad, comparative indicators, with reasonable margins of error. Anomalous fluctuations in statistics are not uncommon, especially in […]

According to Keeping Current Matters, many homebuyers hit pause on their search last year due to challenging market conditions—and rightfully so. With limited inventory, elevated home prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the environment made it tough for buyers and sellers alike to make confident moves. But things are changing. The housing market is entering a […]

Exciting News We’re thrilled to share that Compass has officially been named the #1 brokerage in the U.S. by RealTrends for the fourth year in a row! This recognition is a testament to the strength of our nationwide network of Compass agents, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. So, […]

View Full Report     Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods. They are best seen not as precise measurements, but as broad, comparative indicators, with reasonable margins of error. Anomalous fluctuations in statistics are not uncommon, especially […]

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, geometric shapes and bold design elements are taking center stage in 2025 home trends. Homeowners are embracing these modern touches to bring structure, depth, and personality to their living spaces. The home remodeling site Houzz recently reported a significant uptick in online searches related to geometric-inspired interiors. Arches […]

The monthly median house sales price began its usual rebound from the mid-winter low and also increased year over year. It will typically continue to rise through June as the spring market heats up. The median condo/co-op sales price also increased on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. The quantity of new listings coming on […]