The Close Staff

State Farm could resume some California home policies for fire-hardened homes, with new implications for agents, sellers, and buyers.

Homeowners hold a record $35.8 trillion in equity, but sellers still face higher rates, concessions, and stronger buyer leverage.

AirDNA’s newest STR ranking spotlights 17 smaller markets. Here’s what agents should check before turning that data into an investor pitch.

More agents are turning to AI for social posts. LinkedIn’s latest push against generic content raises the stakes for sounding credible, specific, and human.

Zillow Preview is now live on Realtor.com, expanding premarket exposure and lead opportunities for agents at participating brokerages.

Underwater mortgages rose in 33 states. Here’s what agents should verify before pricing a listing or estimating seller proceeds.

New research finds Costco can boost home values in some markets, but local comps should decide whether that premium holds.

Des Moines leads a new ranking of buyer-friendly housing markets as affordability, incomes, and homebuilding reshape where buyers have room.

Builder incentives are rising as mortgage rates near 7%, giving agents more reason to compare rate buydowns with outright price cuts.

A new ZIP code affordability tool helps agents compare buyer budgets with local housing stock as mortgage rates climb back near 7%.

StreetEasy’s 20% Experts cap is limiting new Compass-affiliated agents as new listing rules reshape access and compliance in NYC.

The Fed’s first rate hike in more than three years comes as mortgage rates hover near 7%, putting renewed pressure on buyer affordability.