Real Estate News & Information

Despite a wet and windy holiday season, buyers remained active in December. According to NWMLS data, showings and keybox usage increased by 3% and 6% year over year, respectively. Active listings saw double-digit percentage increases across all four markets compared to the previous year, providing buyers with more options. As is typical, there was a […]

Introduction: A Movement, Not a Trend In 2025, over 61 million Americans co-own a home1 with someone who isn’t their spouse—nearly 20% of the population. Co-buying and co-ownership aren’t just alternatives; they’re essential paths to modern homeownership. Today, 30% of all US home sales are to co-buyers²—a transformative shift in how Americans approach housing. Co-ownership offers […]

As the holidays approach, we’re in a season known for a natural slowdown in real estate market activity. While month-to-month declines in active listings and closed sales are expected at this time of year, these fluctuations don’t suggest a downturn. In fact, last month saw an increase in year-over-year closed sales, signaling a healthy market […]

Interest Rates Will Decline I expect interest rates to fall to around 6.5% in 2025, but in a gradual zigzag fashion. Temporary factors, like election uncertainty, higher Treasury debt issuance, and market volatility, helped push mortgage rates back up by almost one full point last fall. But the big picture hasn’t changed that much. We […]