The Close Staff

Redfin added weather data to every listing. Here’s how agents can explain ZIP code averages, property scores, and buyer due diligence clearly.

Homeowners are tapping equity while keeping low mortgage rates. Here’s how HELOCs and home equity loans can affect deals, proceeds, and closing before closing.

Some affordable college towns are seeing double-digit price growth. Agents should verify enrollment, rental demand, supply, and local sales first.

Mortgage rates remain near 6.5% despite cooler inflation. Here’s what agents should know about payments, buyer behavior, and local leverage.

The 2026 home price outlook has weakened, giving agents fresh data to guide seller pricing, expectations, and listing strategy.

Existing-home sales fell in June as the median price hit a record. See what lower asking prices mean for agents, buyers, and sellers across the US market now.

New York’s data center pause highlights a wider real estate issue as agents assess zoning, utilities, disclosures, and nearby property impacts.

One in four listings took a June price cut, but buyers still face competition. Here’s where agents may find more negotiating room.

The new ROAD to Housing Act changes mortgage disclosures, appraisals, manufactured housing rules, and institutional home purchases.

Zillow Pro is now nationwide, giving agents client activity signals, Follow Up Boss tools, and key contract terms to review before subscribing.

Condo prices are falling while association costs rise. Florida agents should run these four estoppel checks before closing.

Only five major US metros still have median luxury prices below $1 million, giving agents a clearer view of affordable high-end markets.