Spring brings more listings, but also more buyers. Learn why winter and early spring can offer more leverage, what to negotiate, and how to plan if rates change later.
February can mean fewer buyers, motivated sellers, and more negotiating power. Learn why the quiet season can lead to better deals and how to prepare.
If you have searched for a home online recently, you have already seen the shift. AI is making home search more conversational, speeding up comparisons, and helping buyers get quick insights without digging through endless tabs. A 2025 Realtor.com survey found 82% of Americans used AI for real estate insights, and consumers still rated real estate agents as the most trusted and accurate source of information.
After years of rising home prices, many buyers are understandably wondering: Is the housing market finally going to crash? Will prices come down soon? According to Melanie Bundy of The Bundy Team, it’s one of the most common questions she hears. “Affordability is tight, the headlines are intense, and people are hoping for relief,” she says. “But when you look at the actual data, a crash is very unlikely.”
