Prominent real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares insights on the first quarter of 2025 — including his takes on tariffs, immigration, brokerage acquisitions, mortgage rates and more.

The average 30-year mortgage saw its contract interest rate jump to 6.90% from 6.81% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

The S.K. Pierce mansion, an alleged hotspot for paranormal activity, hit the market for $1.2 million earlier this month.

Owners of the 659 residences will be able to rent them short-term or on Airbnb year-round. 

Terra and Fortune International Group plan to develop a 56-unit, luxury-condominium development on the site of the Silver Sands Beach Resort.

The surprisingly large decline in the pace of housing starts comes as builder sentiment remains depressed by tariff worries and high prices. 

Parejo added that eXp’s recent decision to adhere to Zillow’s anti-private listing policy is not exclusive to the online portal.

Founders Kim Marino and Katie Minott will work from Premier’s Broad Avenue office as they pursue a dual-market arrangement. 

In a statement, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also asked MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation that precludes search sites from showing listing history. 

eXp Realty was the first brokerage to publicly join Zillow, announcing its commitment to ensuring eXp listings are available on Zillow within 24 hours of marketing to consumers.

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new roofing.

Since homes spend a median of 60 days on the market, Miami buyers enjoy more choice and flexibility than those in tighter markets.

Kastanis most recently worked at Douglas Elliman, where he produced more than $300 million in total sales volume since 2023.

“Stay consistent!” Francisco Mercado-James, Luxury Realtor, Ancona Real Estate, North Bay Village

The new manager, Mandie Weller, has a decade of real estate management experience and most recently worked at Long & Foster. 

By choosing to list their homes privately, homesellers in 2023 and 2024 forwent a collective $1 billion, according to new research from Zillow.