Suddenly, the world looks a lot more like it did in March. Yesterday, a surprise breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks created a temporary truce, slashing tariffs from a combined 145% down to 30% on Chinese imports and 10% on U.S. goods. As you can imagine, the stock market had a good day, but the real test lies ahead. With the S&P 500 breaking above key resistance levels and a major tax cut bill on deck, the short-term picture looks much brighter than it did a few weeks ago—but true gains will depend on whether this tariff truce becomes a real deal or just another pause before more volatility.
Price cuts are back—and it's not as bad as it sounds. In Zillow’s latest data, more sellers are dropping prices as a strategic move to meet today’s buyers where they are. Dave Meyer and Zillow economist Orphe Dungguay unpack why this shift isn’t a red flag but a return to a healthier, more balanced market.
With rates high and buyers picky, it’s tempting to pause on STR investing—but these 10 sub-$500K markets show why now might actually be the right time to act.
Tired of hearing “already under contract”? The best deals never hit the MLS—off-market is where serious investors win. But it takes more than hustle. Here, we'll break down how to find motivated sellers before your competition.
“Run the numbers” only works if you know what you’re looking for. Learn how to build your buy box—the simple criteria that helps you stop guessing, filter deals fast, and invest with clarity.