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Realtor.com (NWSA) reports that typical U.S. households spent 23.4% of income on rent in September 2025, down from 24.9% a year earlier, marking the market's 26th consecutive annual decline. Median asking rent for 0–2 bedroom units in the 50 largest metros was $1,703, down $36 (-2.1%) year-over-year and $10 month-over-month.

Rents sit $56 (-3.2%) below the August 2022 peak but remain $241 (16.5%) above pre-pandemic levels. Coastal metros remain least affordable (Miami 37.1%, Los Angeles 37.0%, New York 36.7%).

Realtor.com (NWSA) survey dated Oct 9, 2025 finds 82% of Americans use AI for housing market information and shows continued trust in agents (62% say agents make them smarter).

ChatGPT (67%) and Gemini (54%) are the most used AI platforms; 61.9% say AI is a positive use of time. Social media is relied on by nearly 90% of respondents (YouTube 73%, Facebook 57%, TikTok top for Gen Z at 76%). Realtor.com launched a new AI-powered search to match how people talk and type when looking for homes.

Realtor.com (NWSA) launched an AI-powered search on October 9, 2025 that lets users "search it, how you say it" by typing natural-language queries instead of using many filters. The feature parses text and listing photos to surface matching homes, supports over 300 searchable terms and tags today, and is available on iOS and web with Android coming soon. A company survey cited 62% and 65% frustration rates among home searchers about traditional search limits. The tool is positioned to aid consumers and real estate agents with more precise, image-aware results.

Realtor.com analysis (Oct 7, 2025) finds cash purchases accounted for 32.8% of U.S. home sales in H1 2025, above the pre-pandemic average of 28.6%. Cash buying is concentrated at market extremes: about two-thirds of homes under $100,000 and >40% of homes over $1M (over 50% above $2M) were all-cash. State and metro variation is large: Mississippi (49.6%), Montana (46.0%), Idaho (45.0%), Miami metro (43.0%), and San Antonio metro (39.6%) show especially high cash shares. Year-over-year shifts include West Virginia +5.3%, New Mexico +4.0%, Texas +2.8%, while Hawaii fell -4.0%.

Implication: cash buyers (equity-rich households, investors, second-home buyers) hold a competitive edge that could ease if mortgage rates decline.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) released its "What is Luxury Report" revealing a significant shift in luxury home pricing. The entry-level luxury threshold has increased by over 60% from $796,922 in 2016 to $1.3 million in July 2025.

The report establishes new luxury benchmarks: entry-level luxury (top 10%) starts at $1.3M, high-end luxury (top 5%) at $2.0M, and ultra-luxury (top 1%) at $5.4M. Million-dollar homes now represent 13% of U.S. listings, with just 10 metros accounting for over 36% of all million-dollar listings nationwide.

Coastal markets lead in luxury pricing, with Rifle, Colorado topping the list at $16.47M for entry-level luxury homes, followed by Heber, Utah at $6.8M.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) released a comprehensive report analyzing how falling mortgage rates could impact different U.S. housing markets. The study reveals that Washington D.C. (73.6%), Denver (72.9%), Virginia Beach (70.7%), and Raleigh (70.7%) lead the nation with the highest share of mortgaged households.

The analysis shows that 81% of existing mortgages have rates of 6% or lower, suggesting these markets could see increased activity as rates approach the 6% level. Conversely, markets like Miami (44.8%), Buffalo (44.2%), and Pittsburgh (44.2%) have the highest share of outright owners and may be slower to respond to rate changes.

At the regional level, the West (64.3%) and Northeast (59.5%) show higher mortgage reliance compared to the South (57.5%), indicating potentially stronger market responses to rate changes in these regions.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) reports a significant surge in fixer-upper home interest, with these listings receiving 52% more page views than comparable properties. Searches for "fixer-upper" have more than tripled in four years, as buyers seek affordable housing alternatives amid high prices and mortgage rates.

The analysis reveals fixer-uppers are listed at a median price of $200,000, representing a 54% discount compared to the $436,250 median for all single-family homes. The top five markets for fixer-upper opportunities are St. Louis, Detroit, Jackson (MS), Toledo, and Dayton, combining high inventory with substantial price savings.

Currently, there are 79,175 fixer-uppers on the market, an 18.8% increase from July 2021, though they now represent a smaller share of total listings at 5.2% compared to 6.1% four years ago.

Dow Jones (NASDAQ:NWS) has acquired Eco-Movement, a leading global EV charging station data platform based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The acquisition strengthens Dow Jones's energy business portfolio, with Eco-Movement operating under OPIS. The platform features nearly 2 million connectors across 80+ countries.

The deal comes amid strong growth for Dow Jones, with its energy segment growing 11% year-over-year to $278 million in revenue, contributing to the company's record full-year revenue of $2.33 billion. Notably, Eco-Movement has shown remarkable growth, with revenue increasing over 200% since Dow Jones's initial Series A investment in 2022.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) has identified October 12-18, 2025, as the optimal time to purchase a home. During this period, buyers can expect 32.6% more active listings compared to early 2025, potential savings of over $15,000 on median-priced homes, and 30.6% less competition from other buyers.

The 2025 housing market shows signs of balance with inventory levels reaching pre-pandemic highs, exceeding 1 million active listings in late spring. Homes are spending about two weeks longer on the market compared to peak season, and approximately 5.5% of listings are seeing price reductions during this optimal week.

The report highlights regional variations, with 45 of the 50 largest metros experiencing their best buying conditions within a month of the national timing. Markets like New York and Chicago peak earlier in September, while Florida markets see optimal conditions as late as December.