Real Estate News- Mortgage Rates Hold Near Annual Low December 11, 2025The average 30-year mortgage rate inched up to 6.22% from 6.19% last week, while 15-year rates rose slightly to 5.54% from 5.44, Freddie Mac said.
- Bolder Interiors Take Hold in Homes December 11, 2025A shift toward color drenching shows renewed interest in warmer, more expressive interiors that could translate well in listing photos and online tours.
- Rate Shopping Pays, Most Don’t Do It December 11, 2025Even small rate differences can expand the number of homes within reach for buyers facing strained affordability, new research shows.
- Marketing Moves Beyond ‘Just Listed’ December 11, 2025As social feeds evolve, listing graphics stand out less. Agents get more engagement with storytelling, lifestyle content and authentic video.
- NAR Forecast Sees 2026 Market Rebound December 11, 2025NAR economists project lower rates, rising inventory and a 14% sales increase in 2026, though progress will vary by market as affordability and supply differ locally.
- Fed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut December 10, 2025The Fed cut its key rate by 0.25% to about 3.6% and signaled a possible pause on future cuts. The rate decrease can help ease mortgage rates, but not immediately.
- Jacksonville Lands on NAR’s 2026 Hot-Spot List December 10, 2025NAR’s latest outlook points to rising demand in 2026, with Jacksonville noted for job growth, income gains and a better balance between prices and wages.
- Prioritizing Repairs Before Selling a House December 10, 2025Experts say sellers should focus on repairs that affect safety, function and maintenance. Strategic fixes — not luxury upgrades — help homes show better and avoid deal-killers.
- Real-World Tips for Negotiating Concessions December 10, 2025Agents are leaning on calmer, psychology-based tactics to negotiate concessions, using timing and high-value, low-cost trades to keep deals moving.
- Why AI Marketing Strategies Need a Human Touch December 10, 2025AI can boost efficiency, but businesses still need people to personalize outreach and close deals. Blending AI insights with human expertise delivers better results.
- Mortgage Rates Hold Near Annual Low December 11, 2025