Interest rates are at their lowest point since last October. If the decline continues – especially if they get down to the 6% range – the market may see a substantial rebound in buyer demand this fall. Affordability is a tremendous issue currently, and the quickest improvement would occur with a significant drop in interest […]
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Accodring to the SFGATE, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has dropped to its lowest point since October, giving buyers a much-needed boost in affordability. According to Freddie Mac, the average long-term rate declined to 6.58%, down from 6.63% last week. This marks the fourth consecutive week of declines, offering renewed opportunities for both
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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
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According to Compass, despite continued market volatility, Compass delivered its strongest quarter ever in Q2 2025—setting all-time highs across ten key business metrics including revenue, GAAP net income, free cash flow, and market share. Exceptional Financial Performance Drives Confidence Compass grew revenue by 21.1% year-over-year to $2.06 billion, powered by a 20.9% increase in total
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Accodring to the SFGATE, while much of the U.S. housing market is cooling, California—and particularly the Bay Area—is showing remarkable resilience with rising sales and strong luxury demand. Despite nationwide concerns about declining home sales and elevated mortgage rates, California’s housing market is proving to be an exception. Recent Compass data shows that major metropolitan
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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
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According to The Real Deal, The Bay Area is once again attracting attention from international homebuyers. After several years of reduced activity, interest from overseas is rising—particularly from buyers in East Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Real estate professionals across the region report a steady increase in inquiries and showings from foreign
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According to the Bloomberg, San Francisco is making an extraordinary comeback—and this time, it’s being led by a surge in AI-driven wealth and a renewed appetite for luxury living. Once labeled as being caught in a “doom loop,” the city is now experiencing a remarkable revival in its high-end real estate market, signaling a powerful
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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
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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,
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