how to sell in fall and winter’s cooler housing market

how to sell in fall and winter’s cooler housing market

Some agents may dread the months when buyers aren't seeing properties in the idyllic glow of summer as sunlight pours through windows, kids play in yards and smiling neighbors spend time outside.

But fall and winter pose unique opportunities, according to Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates. Buyers are shopping for homes "when it's getting dark, it's cold, you got the holidays, school's getting over," Waugh told Real Estate News, adding that he believes this time of year brings out "the most motivated buyers."

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new york city suburbs thrive due to ‘mamdani effect’

new york city suburbs thrive due to ‘mamdani effect’

New York City’s suburbs have experienced an uptick in housing demand from wealthy residents in recent months, according to local real estate agents, as high earners scared off by Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary victory look for plan B within a reasonable distance.

One such place is Westchester County, a picturesque suburb just 30 minutes north of the Big Apple. Here, real estate agent Zach and Heather Harrison told Newsweek about what they call the “Mamdani effect.”

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wallingford is one of the hottest ZIP codes in connecticut-here's why

wallingford is one of the hottest ZIP codes in connecticut-here's why

Wallingford, Connecticut homes for sale (ZIP 06492) rank No. 18 on Realtor.com®'s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list . This central Connecticut town offers a blend of historic charm, commuter access, and relative affordability in a region known for high housing costs.

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first-time homebuyers finding success in Denver market with assistance programs

first-time homebuyers finding success in Denver market with assistance programs

When Rachael Danigelis and her husband, Nathan, found out they were expecting their first child, their cozy rental suddenly felt a bit too small.

Both of them had always wanted to be homeowners, as it was a long-term goal they shared. They had even considered buying about two years ago, but financial circumstances at the time made it difficult to move forward.

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housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?  

housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?  

The much-anticipated spring home-buying season never bloomed. In truth, it hardly even budded.

Now, housing market stakeholders are looking to summer for a potential rebound, hoping that growing inventory and slower home price appreciation will entice buyers off the sidelines by offering more options and greater negotiating power.

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CT home sales rose in a majority of towns but declined or stayed stagnant in others. here's where.

CT home sales rose in a majority of towns but declined or stayed stagnant in others. here's where.

Home sales were up in just over 90 Connecticut cities and towns in the first six months of 2025 compared to a year earlier, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices New England Properties, versus 70 locales with declines from a year earlier and the rest at break-even.

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denver's housing market hit by 'unprecedented' spike in homes for sale

denver's housing market hit by 'unprecedented' spike in homes for sale

Denver's housing market is undergoing a rapid and dramatic shift as inventory levels have surged to almost double the long-term average for April, marking what an analyst calls an "unprecedented" correction in one of the nation's most expensive noncoastal metro areas.

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rising home inventory in denver reshapes market expectations

rising home inventory in denver reshapes market expectations

Despite a real estate market where home inventory is growing and sales are lackluster, Denver home prices are still creeping up slightly — although the curve is flattening.

That’s according to a new Metro Real Estate Market Trends Report on June sales, issued Thursday by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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denver metro’s housing market faces ‘price stagnation’ with almost 10,000 homes for sale

denver metro’s housing market faces ‘price stagnation’ with almost 10,000 homes for sale

Homes are sitting on the market for far longer, but prices aren’t dropping yet.

Homebuyers around the Denver metro have a lot more options lately.

At the end of March, there were nearly 10,000 houses and attached residences up for sale in the 11-county area. That’s a significant jump from the same time last year, when fewer than 6,000 were listed.

That’s according to the latest report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?

housing market predictions for 2025: when will home prices drop?

As we move into spring, the housing market remains challenging, with record-high home prices and stubbornly elevated mortgage rates prolonging buyer struggles.

Yet, positive signals have emerged in the form of a deceleration in home price growth and decreasing mortgage rates.

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