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025 delivered a flood of real‑estate headlines—from tariff debates to economic shifts and listing controversies. Our coverage captured angles. Here are the five national stories that resonated most with readers.

    1. NAR: Affordability gap stays wide despite supply gains. After a low inventory slump, 2025 saw a rebound, yet the gap remains stubborn.

    2. NAHB: Builder confidence dips in May amid tariff worries. Confidence slid to its lowest since Nov. 2023, reflecting builders’ unease over new trade measures.

    3. NAR: Staging can lift sale price by up to 10%. The 2025 Home‑Staging Profile shows staged homes sell faster and command higher prices.

    4. eXp Realty pushes brokerages to adopt a seller‑advisory form warning about listings. In April, eXp introduced a form to educate sellers on the risks of keeping listings off the MLS.

    5. Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market review. Quarterly analysis covers tariffs, immigration, brokerage deals and mortgage rates.