When Is a Home Seller Paid? Understanding the Closing Process A successful home sale doesn’t end with an accepted offer. Behind every closing is a carefully coordinated process involving escrow, title, lenders, and legal documentation-all working together to ensure ownership is transferred securely and funds are distributed correctly. Knowing what happens during the final stretch can […]

Private listings are creating a buyer problem. How will we solve it? This article was originally published by Inman News on July 27, 2026.  The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust just sent letters to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) CEO Rebecca Jensen, demanding briefings on the companies’ private listing partnership. Congress […]

Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction For many buyers, there’s something exciting about being the first person to live in a home. New construction offers modern layouts, updated finishes, and the opportunity to start fresh without taking on someone else’s renovation projects. While buying a newly built home has plenty of advantages, it also comes with […]

2026 Second Quarter Regional Real Estate Report This is a recurring series of blog posts taking a closer look at the U.S. economy and several major regional markets in Windermere’s nine-state footprint. Updates will be released on a quarterly basis. Economic Overview At the start of the second quarter, new geopolitical turmoil threatened to derail […]