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When a listing lingers, start with the data
Before recommending a price change, listing agents should review the home’s marketing, buyer feedback and comparable listings. A clear record of exposure can help sellers understand what the market is showing and make the next step feel less emotional.
Florida metros logged nearly 7,500 new-home permits in June
Tampa led with 2,300 permits in the state, followed by Southwest Florida with 1,895. Together, the two regions accounted for about 56% of the total.
VA loan knowledge can open more doors
Military buyers and sellers face unique financing, legal and timing issues, from VA loans and BAH income to assumptions and SCRA protections. Agents who understand those details can help them avoid costly mistakes and make better use of benefits many still leave untapped.
Buyers saddle up
Realtor.com writer Kiri Blakeley reports that ranch properties are seeing a surge in demand and a rise in prices, fueled in part by the popularity of Western-themed shows like "Yellowstone." In Realtor.com's latest Luxury Housing Report, the national median listing price for ranch homes reached $769,750 in June 2026, up 112% from 2016, outpacing the 66% rise in the national median listing price.
Buyers brave the risk
Nearly one in four U.S. homes face severe or extreme wind, flood or wildfire risk, but Realtor.com's latest research report finds that climate exposure is not necessarily deterring buyers.
One of the hardest moments in my career came when a client I thought I had earned decided to work with someone else. I replayed every conversation in my head. I wondered what I had missed and what I could have done differently. I even questioned if I was really cut out for this business
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