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For Most Realtors That I Talked To, We’re All Like … Where Have All The Buyers Gone?

A report from Discover Lafayette in Louisiana. "Real estate expert Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting, whose career has spanned over 53 years in the housing industry, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss real estate trends. Bill dug into what he…

It’s Not Rocket Science: Too Much Supply, Not Enough Buyers, And Poor Affordability

It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region. Bright MLS, says 40 percent of realtors in the DMV have clients who…

This Is Absolutely A Market Where Price Matters And Time Kills

A report from Eye on Housing. "Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 13.7% in May, falling back to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000 according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…

Today’s Dream Is To Make The Next Mortgage Payment Without Having To Borrow It

A report from Yahoo Finance. "The DOGE effect is finally here. After months of speculation, there are growing signs that the housing market in the Washington, D.C., metro area is starting to shift, and federal workforce layoffs are to blame,…

We Can No Longer Blame Supply

A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Sales of existing homes rose slightly in May but held near historically low levels, the latest sign that buyers are staying away because of high home prices. This year’s spring has been a…

If You’re In A Position You Have To Sell, You Have To Take What You Can Get

A report from Axios on Colorado. "Rising inventory and sluggish demand have left many Denver home sellers sitting on listings for months, with no buyers in sight. About 35% of Denver's listings in April had been on the market for…

Investing In Properties Is What We All Do Up Here

A weekend topic starting with KTLA. "The average price of a home in Southern California may be near a record high, but the number of buyers is far below where it normally is, the Orange County Register reports. As detailed…

Sellers Know That Things Have Changed, But They Are Also Looking Back With One Eye

A report from WTXL in Florida. "The housing market in Tallahassee is moving toward a more balanced market, according to housing experts, as the city sees more housing construction. 'Well, we've got more competition. If you've got more listings to…

You Don’t Know How Far Down Things Will Drop, So Sometimes It’s A Race To The Bottom

It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "'A significant metric for sellers to note is that the median closed price in Naples decreased 10 percent in April 2025 compared to April 2024,' said Ryan Bleggi, 2022 Naples Area Board…

We’ve Been Telling Sellers For Years And Years That It’s A Great Time To Sell, Maybe They Finally Listened

A report from WINK. "Cape Coral is experiencing a rise in foreclosures, with 106 properties foreclosed last month, according to ATTOM Data. This number is significantly higher than those of other nearby cities, such as Fort Myers, which has 63…