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Today's Market News:Buyers Scored Discounts in 2025A recent market analysis by Redfin found that almost two-thirds of last year's home buyers received listing price discounts last year. This adds up the highest share since 2019.The typical buyer who scored a home for...
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Today's Market News:More Would-Be Buyers Walk from ContractsA recent analysis of MLS pending sales data found that over 40,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in December 2025. This is equal to 16.3% of the homes that went under contract that month. It's...
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December Home Sales Exceed ExpectationsSales of previously owned homes in December rose to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.35 million units, a 5.1% increase from November. This was higher than analysts' expectations of a 2% gain. Sales were 1.4% higher...
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Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year LowRates fell 22 basis points last week after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were instructed to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. The rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 5.99%, matching the low from February 2nd, 2023.This type of...
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Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:Buyer's Market Continues to ImproveThe housing market continues to favor home buyers as 2026 begins. Redfin data for November 2025 found that over 37% more home sellers than buyers were active last November. It's a...
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Today's Market News:This Year's Been Great! Let's Make Next Year Better.As we ring in the New Year, I want to thank you for your trust and shared commitment to homeowners. The real estate market is poised to reset for 2026, and I'm ready to help make it your best...
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Sending You Gratitude and Good WishesAs 2025 draws to a close, it's an ideal time to offer thanks to those who made a positive difference in others' lives. Enjoy this special time of the year with your loved ones, family and friends.Google Test-Drives Real Estate...
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Fed Chairman Describes Housing ConcernsLast week's Federal Reserve meeting ended with the announcement of a 25-point interest rate cut, which is the third of 2025. This puts short-term interest rates within the 3.5-3.75% range.However, the Fed's economic forecast...
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More Buyers Head North to Refuge MarketsWhile it's not unusual for some sellers to pull their properties off the market in late fall, considerably more did so this year. Two months ago, delistings (which are reported with a one-month lag) were up 45.5% year-to-date....
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Hello {{ recipient.f_name }},Today's Market News:Conforming Loan Limits for 2026The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the conforming loan limit for mortgages for one-unit properties will be $832,750. This is a $26,250 increase (3.26%) from 2025.For...
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