As mortgage purchase applications approach a three-year high, it’s vital to recognize the significant role played by mortgage spreads. Without the improvement in mortgage spreads starting in 2024, we would not have gotten mortgage rates below 6.64%, which spurred the last 18 weeks of positive data. The following analysis examines this data in detail. Mortgage purchase application data The last...

The Cincinnati-Middletown metro area absorbed 427 homes in the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, outpacing new inventory additions of 347 listings as 41.8% of active properties reduced asking prices. The Ohio metro maintained just 2.3 months of supply, tighter than the national average of 2.8 months, while operating in seller-favorable conditions. Cincinnati’s median list price of $359,900 exceeded Ohio’s...

Nearly half of Kansas City metro home sellers cut their asking prices in the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, as the market navigates a delicate balance between rising inventory and slowing buyer activity. The 45.2% price reduction rate coincides with active listings climbing to 4,723 homes while weekly absorption dropped to 511 properties. The surge in price adjustments reflects sellers’ recognition of...

Price reductions swept through 53.3% of Charlotte metro’s active listings during the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, while the median list price held firm at $475,000. The market maintained a 2.6-month inventory supply with 4,958 active homes for sale. The Charlotte–Gastonia–Rock Hill metro absorbed 462 homes during the week, outpacing the 261 new listings that entered the market. Properties spent a...

Nashville’s housing market recorded 7,277 active listings during the week ending Nov. 29, with 39.1% of sellers reducing prices as the metro’s inventory climbed to a 3.4-month supply. The median list price held at $594,900 while price per square foot reached $260.8. The Music City market absorbed 663 homes during the week against 354 new listings entering the market. Properties spent a median 84...

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To obtain a real estate license in Georgia, you’ll need to complete a 75-hour prelicensing course before passing the state exam with at least a 72% score. You’ll want to enroll in a program that will help you gain the essential knowledge and skills you’ll need to ace the exam and succeed in your new career. We’ve done all the research for you to pinpoint the best Georgia real estate schools for...

APEX Residential has officially launched in Arizona, entering the state’s luxury real estate sector with what its leaders describe as a commitment to integrity, strategic representation and elevated client service. The firm is led by founder and managing member Kirk Linehan and founding partners Jim Cavanaugh, Marilyn Cavanaugh, Jonathan Leaman, Hayley Jamison and Bridget Landry. APEX Residential...

Homeownership remains a top goal for Americans despite a challenging housing market, according to a new consumer survey from REMAX — highlighting affordability concerns, lifestyle priorities and community preferences as keys in shaping the plans of prospective buyers. Although 88% of respondents said they’re likely to purchase a home in 2026, 71% reported delaying plans due to current market...

Indiana homes sold 17.6% faster year-over-year in the week ending Nov. 29, with absorbed listings jumping to 1,780 from 1,514. Nearly half of active listings (47.7%) featured price reductions across the state’s tracked metros, creating favorable conditions for buyers entering the traditionally slower holiday season. The surge in buyer activity came as median list prices reached $293,900, down 0.3%...