Real Estate

Georgia metros show sharp divide in days on market

Georgia’s housing market presents stark contrasts. The state reports a median 70 days on market for single-family homes. HW Data highlights a sharp divide, with some Georgia metros selling in weeks while others take months to turn. Quick-selling metros Hinesville-Fort Stewart leads the state’s larger markets with homes selling in a median of 42 days. […]

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Inventory-heavy states show wide gaps in sales speed

In the national housing market, states with the most active listings show wide differences in how quickly homes sell. HW Data shows California moving inventory the fastest, while Florida and Texas take longer despite carrying larger supply. California sets the pace California carries 57,065 active listings and a 63-day median time on market. Months’ supply

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Court dismisses N.J. mayors’ challenge to affordable housing law

A New Jersey Superior Court judge has dismissed lawsuits from a coalition of state municipalities seeking to overturn a new affordable housing law — dealing a major setback to opponents of the policy. Assignment Judge Robert Lougy on Tuesday rejected two suits filed by the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning, a group led by Montvale,

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New tariffs on wood, furniture raise fears of higher housing costs

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep new tariffs on imported wood, furniture and home fixtures is drawing criticism from economists, builders and housing experts who warn the move could further strain an already fragile housing market. New tariffs in these sectors were first announced Sept. 26 by Trump on social media, with further details

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Top-producing Colorado teams combine forces

NextHome Front Range has joined West + Main Homes and rebranded as the Front Range Collective team, the companies announced. The move expands West + Main Homes’ footprint in Colorado across Fort Collins and Colorado Springs — providing the team’s 28 agents with additional resources and offices in the Front Range. Front Range Collective said

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Alabama’s housing market reveals a growing affordability divide

Alabama’s housing market is splitting. Lower-priced homes are selling briskly, while higher-end listings linger, according to the latest HW Data. Affordable homes fuel pending sales Alabama’s entry-level homes are moving quickly. The state recorded 1,843 pending sales in its most affordable tier last week at a median price of $165,000 — well below the national

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Real estate agent optimism holds steady, but AI adoption slow

Kaplan Real Estate Education has released its first Real Estate Survey of Trends — highlighting both optimism about client growth and concerns over technology adoption in the industry. Nearly half of survey respondents (48%) expect to grow their client base in the next six to 12 months, with another significant portion projecting flat client volume.

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Compass’ acquisition strategy faces new tests after Anywhere deal

When Compass began acquiring brokerages across the country a decade ago, the goal was clear; rapid expansion in key markets. It was the second phase of Compass’s plan to expand after offering agent sign-on bonuses and incentives that brought them quick growth. The company — now the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United

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From rates to reality: why innovative homeownership alternatives matter now

For generations, the American Dream was synonymous with homeownership — a white picket fence, a backyard and the pride of owning a place to call your own. But today, that dream is undergoing a quiet transformation. With the national median home price now exceeding $426,000, according to NAR, the goal for many Americans has shifted

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HomeSmart names Stacey Onnen president

HomeSmart has announced its appointment of Stacey Onnen as president. Onnen has more than 20 years of experience in real estate — most recently working in the legal technology sector and previously leading a national initiative at Keller Williams. She also served as president of operations at eXp Realty from April 2019 to February 2022

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