A poll of NFL scouts suggests South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers is the early favorite for the top quarterback spot in the 2026 NFL draft, edging LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, with other notable prospects including Carson Beck, John Mateer, Drew Allar, Sam Leavitt, and Arch Manning. The evaluation remains uncertain as players have remaining eligibility and scouting is ongoing, but Sellers' physical talent and playmaking ability make him a standout.
The US housing market is experiencing a significant shift with 500,000 more homes for sale than buyers, leading to a buyer's market, declining home prices, and increased seller caution, especially for those who bought at peak prices. Experts suggest that now may be a good time for sellers to list their homes before prices dip further, as demand continues to slow and the market cools.
The U.S. housing market has shifted to a buyer's market with a record high of nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, driven by high home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty, leading to potential price declines in some markets, though affordability remains a challenge for many.
The U.S. housing market has shifted, with sellers now outnumbering buyers by nearly 500,000, the largest surplus on record, leading to increased negotiating power for buyers and potential declines in home prices, especially in buyer's markets like Florida and the Sun Belt, amid economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates.
For the first time in years, U.S. homebuyers have gained the upper hand due to an increase in housing inventory, leading to less competition and potential price reductions, especially in Los Angeles where sellers outnumber buyers by about 45%. Despite rising mortgage rates and prices, the market is shifting towards buyers, with many sellers offering concessions and price reductions, and experts advising education and awareness of assistance programs for homeownership.
The U.S. housing market has shifted, with nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers as of April, the largest surplus on record, leading to a potential 1% decline in home prices by the end of 2025. Florida cities are heavily affected, with a high seller-to-buyer ratio, while many markets across the country are now favoring buyers, especially in the Sun Belt and West Coast. Despite the increased negotiating power for buyers, affordability remains a challenge due to stagnant wages and high mortgage rates.
The real estate market has shifted to a buyer's market, with more sellers than buyers and increased price cuts, especially in Florida, prompting some to advise waiting and renting out properties until the market readjusts.
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a record high in sellers compared to buyers, with nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, leading to a buyer's market and an expected 1% decline in home prices by the end of 2025. This shift is driven by high home prices, rising mortgage rates, economic uncertainty, and homeowners locking in low rates, causing many homes to sit unsold and prices to soften, especially in markets like Miami and Newark.
Soaring home prices in Southern California are creating challenges for both buyers and sellers, with high interest rates discouraging sellers from listing their properties. Despite the steep prices, prospective buyers may find themselves in less intense bidding wars, but the decision to wait for prices and interest rates to drop is uncertain as potential future price increases may offset any savings from lower interest rates.
A landmark settlement with the National Association of Realtors is set to bring about significant changes in the real estate market, providing increased price transparency and competition for homebuyers and sellers. The agreement requires buyers to be fully informed upfront about potential fees and commissions, and allows them to choose whether to hire a broker or allocate their search costs toward other professionals. The ban on sellers advertising commissions for buyer's reps on the multiple listing service aims to put buyers in the driver's seat and reduce friction costs, potentially leading to lower overall expenses in buying and selling homes. The settlement is expected to weed out fly-by-night agents and improve the industry's standards.
The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit that could change the way real estate agents are paid, potentially doing away with the traditional 5-6% commission. This could lead to more negotiation, competition, and lower costs for buyers and sellers. Sellers may no longer have to spell out a commission for the buyer's agent, and buyers may need to pay their own agent out of pocket. The changes are expected to take effect in July, prompting potential homebuyers and sellers to consider the impact on their decisions.
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to change its rules regarding broker commissions, potentially shifting the cost of hiring an agent to homebuyers. This could lead to more price competition for agents' services and lower costs for sellers, but may also pressure homebuyers to pay their agent's commission out of pocket. The proposed changes aim to address inflated agent commissions and increase transparency, but the full impact on home sales and the real estate industry remains uncertain.
With the 2024 NHL trade deadline approaching, a comprehensive cheat sheet has been compiled for each team, detailing their status as buyers or sellers, salary-cap situation, best trade assets, untouchables, and needs. Teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes are sellers, while the Boston Bruins are buyers looking for defensive help. The Detroit Red Wings are buyers seeking defensive support, and the Florida Panthers are likely to hold as they are already a top team in the league.
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, playoff contenders are looking to bolster their rosters while non-playoff teams aim to acquire prospects and draft picks. The deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, and teams like the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and Edmonton Oilers are expected to be buyers, while the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, and Calgary Flames could be sellers. Players like Noah Hanifin, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone are among those who could be on the move, with several teams looking to address specific needs before the deadline. Last season's trade deadline saw 19 trades involving 34 players and 14 draft picks, and the busiest trade deadline day in NHL history occurred in 2022 and 2020, with 32 trades each.
Despite the lowest mortgage rates in years, home sales remain low as few homeowners are willing to sell. While mortgage applications have increased for six consecutive weeks, they are still below last year's levels, indicating a lack of supply in the housing market.
