The latest rental report is here: rents are down for the 15th month in a row. Sounds like a renter’s dream, right? Not so fast. While median rents have cooled slightly, they’re still sky-high in big metros (looking at you, San Francisco). derekdante.com/media/f/rents-……-or-is-it

So, before we blame tariffs for the housing market, let’s focus on the real reasons prices keep climbing. What do you think? Are tariffs the scapegoat, or is there more to the story? 🤔 derekdante.com/media/f/why-ta…’t-bulldoze-new-home-prices

California dreamin'? 🌴 That is, until you get the home insurance quote. Between wildfire risks, earthquake add-ons, and premiums that rival mortgage payments, many buyers find themselves priced out after they’ve fallen in love with the perfect bungalow. derekdante.com/media/f/home-i…

America’s first fully solar-powered, hurricane-resistant community sounds like the perfect slice of paradise, right? No blackouts, no flooding, just sunshine and sustainability. derekdante.com/media/f/the-su…

It’s like swiping right on a mystery date—full of surprises, quirks, and yes, a little chaos. 🔍 Bring your contractor, your imagination, and maybe a backup set of nerves. derekdante.com/media/f/buying…

Real estate photographers aren’t just artists—they’re warriors. They dodge drones, battle bad lighting, and Photoshop their way to perfection, all to make your listing shine. derekdante.com/media/f/the-gl…

🏡✨ Forget those “Ultimate Guides to Home Organization”! As a real estate agent, I’m here to tell you: a little mess sells. Buyers don’t want a house that feels like a museum—they want one that feels real. derekdante.com/media/f/guide-…

Contrary to popular belief, the holidays are a prime time for real estate. Serious buyers, motivated sellers, and less competition make for a magical market. Plus, nothing says “best gift ever” like a new set of house keys! 🏡✨ derekdante.com/media/f/deck-t…

While everyone’s busy talking about Millennials and Gen Z in the housing market, Gen X is out here quietly making moves. They’re buying, selling, flipping, and upgrading like pros—without the social media fanfare. derekdante.com/media/f/gen-x-…

Everyone’s panicking about mortgage rates staying above 6%, but here’s the truth: it’s not all doom and gloom! 🤷‍♂️ These rates are filtering out tire-kickers, keeping the market full of serious buyers and sellers. derekdante.com/media/f/why-6%…

This November, the housing market hit the brakes, crawling at its slowest pace in 5 years. Buyers are cautiously dipping their toes in the water, while sellers are adjusting to the new normal. derekdante.com/media/f/novemb…’s-housing-market-took-a-nap—and-that’s-hilarious

💰 1 Bitcoin = 1 House? Let’s Talk. With Bitcoin soaring to $100K derekdante.com/media/f/what’s-a-home-worth-in-bitcoin-an-agent’s-guide-in-crypto-mania

The exodus to the exurbs is in full swing, and the "official" reasons sound noble: more space, better schools, fresh air. derekdante.com/media/f/why-am…

Apparently, "rich" isn't what it used to be. To crack the top 1% of earners in America, you now need to rake in $800,000 annually — and that number jumps even higher in places like Connecticut and Massachusetts. derekdante.com/media/f/you-ne…

Remember the 2020 homebuying frenzy? The sourdough starters, the "sight-unseen" bidding wars, and the "buy now or be priced out forever" panic? Well, guess who's about to become 2025's biggest sellers? derekdante.com/media/f/pandem…’s-hottest-sellers

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