The Close Staff

Redfin has introduced Sunscore, a property-level rating that shows how much natural light a home receives on a 0-to-100 scale.

Builder incentives remain common as new-home inventory builds, giving agents more reason to compare buydowns, credits, and resale options.

Homeowners are tapping equity instead of selling, reshaping how agents identify leads and stay in front of future sellers.

Realtracs and Zillow have not announced a final feed agreement after the latest deadline, leaving agents watching portal visibility.

HUD is reviewing FHA property rules, but no changes are in effect. Agents should watch how the review could affect FHA offers, repairs, and sellers.

Affordability data suggests some sidelined buyers may be ready to return, but agents should review rates, budgets, preapprovals, and inventory first.

Halfway into 2026, national housing data points to a correction rather than a crash. Here’s what agents should tell buyers and sellers as prices soften.

Sellers are pricing closer to today’s market before they list. Here’s why 2025’s delisting wave still matters for agents heading into the second half of 2026.

Spring 2026 housing data shows more movement in contract activity than in closed sales, giving agents a clearer read on what may show up in summer closings.

Mortgage rates are entering June near a 10-month high, cooling buyer momentum and keeping affordability pressure front and center for agents.

AvalonBay and Equity Residential plan a $69B apartment REIT merger. Here’s what agents should know about supply, rent growth, and debt.

VA loan volume has topped 500,000. Here’s what real estate agents should know about serving VA buyers and evaluating VA offers.