May inflation jumped, but economists say the details offer buyers a steadier picture

Economists say higher energy costs pushed inflation up, but underlying price pressures were more contained – a key distinction for buyers watching mortgage rates.

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Realtors press housing priorities in D.C.

Realtors will meet with lawmakers on federal issues tied to everyday customer challenges, including tight inventory, seller tax concerns and buyer access.

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Mortgage rates climb toward 2026 highs as inflation pressure persists

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.52% this week, just below its 2026 peak, while the 15-year fixed rate rose to 5.84%, Freddie Mac reported. Both rates remain below year-ago levels of 6.84% and 5.97%, respectively.

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The retention strategy most brokers overlook

Broker-owners can use personal contact, open communication and shared community work to make agents feel valued before competitors try to recruit them away.

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Stabilizing home prices giving buyers a clearer path to purchase

The median home price has stabilized, and mortgage rates have eased enough that monthly payments are more manageable than they've been in years. Realtors can use that shift to restart conversations with buyers who went quiet and help them find negotiating leverage on listings that have been sitting.

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Affluent women shape high-end homebuying

Women with high net worth are buying luxury homes with privacy, lifestyle function and investment strategy in mind, changing how brokers market and sell high-end properties.

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Florida, others Sun Belt markets adjust after pandemic demand

Markets that saw strong pandemic-era demand now have longer sales timelines, more price reductions and higher inventory, giving Realtors current data to guide pricing and negotiation conversations.

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Mortgage fears shape buyer decisions

A growing number of buyers are approaching mortgages through the lens of financial stress, past housing downturns and generational attitudes toward debt. The trend highlights the importance of understanding how financing fears may shape affordability conversations, refinancing decisions and long-term ownership expectations.

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