What real estate leaders need to know about the 2025 housing market

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast, there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors and upcoming speaker at

FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new final rule establishing affordable housing goals for the loan purchases of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from 2025 through 2027.The goals, originally proposed in August, are largely unchanged fro

Cozy Up by Your Own Fireplace: Snug Homes With Santa-Ready Amenity To Suit Every Budget—From Bargain Buys to Lavish Mansions

MLS via Realtor.comBaby, it’s cold outside!When the temperatures start dropping, there is almost nothing cozier than snuggling up by a roaring fireplace in your very own home.And as Christmas approaches, blazing hearths become all the more special; after the warm glow burns out, children gather arou

Homebuilders are using more buyer incentives since the election

The combination of the 2024 presidential election, anticipated future rate cuts, mortgage rate volatility and housing affordability challenges have led more potential homebuyers to stay on the sidelines. But a new report from Zonda says that after the election, consumers have started to regain their