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Do Open Houses Still Work? What New Research Means for NYC Sellers

Every seller eventually asks some version of the same question: is the open house really worth it? The cleaning, the staging, the lost Sunday, the stream of visitors who may be more curious than committed — it’s fair to wonder whether all of that effort changes anything. New research suggests it does. The catch is…
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When You Stop Adapting
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Pending Sales Hit a Multiyear High — What That Means for 2026
Inventory and mortage rates go in the right direction HousingWire’s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami closed out the year with a clear message: demand is finally stabilizing. As he noted, total pending home sales in 2025 have reached a “multiyear high for this calendar week,” and it’s supported by four straight months of year-over-year growth in…
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Is the Government Shutdown Already Slowing Home Sales?

Recent Compass Intelligence data suggests a widening gap between supply and demand. National inventory has leveled off at about 859,000 homes, roughly 16% higher than last fall — yet pending home sales are dipping. The result is a market that feels paused: not flooded with listings, but slower to absorb them. This pattern mirrors a…
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Is the Government Shutdown Affecting the Housing Market?
Pending home sales have dipped as the government shutdown adds more uncertainty to an already cautious housing market.National inventory is leveled off at about 859,000 homes — 16% higher than last year — yet buyers are hitting pause. Steady supply and softening demand are giving today’s market a “wait-and-see” rhythm. A market in reflection favors…

