- Before listing a home, boost the potential value with small changes, such as upgrading cabinets, new paint and decluttering.
- Home decor is embracing playful, produce-inspired designs as a nod to nature, sustainability and nostalgia, driven by trends and wellness culture.
- NAR’s new Consumer Guide explains estate planning basics, helping homeowners protect their property and plan for the future with tools like wills and trusts
- Buyers with moderate incomes can afford only a small share of listings, with slight gains in affordability, a NAR survey found.
- Buyers should review finances, be prepared to act quickly, work with an agent and consider long-term value to success in today’s market.
- Voice technology is emerging as a powerful tool by reinforcing the role of real estate professionals with smarter support.
- The average rate on a 30-year mortgage increased to 6.81% from 6.76% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages ticked up to 5.92% from 5.89%.
- Commercial real estate investment rose to $92.5B in the first quarter of 2025, driven by single-asset deals. Industrial and multifamily sectors saw strong growth.
- Builder confidence fell to 34 in May, the lowest since 2022, amid rate, tariff and cost concerns. The NAHB said 34% of builders cut prices.
- Mortgage rates affect home affordability and long-term costs. Rates vary by economy, loan type and borrower credit. Lower rates can save money.
- Designers say using color blocks with trim can refresh spaces without full repainting. Stick to 2-3 colors for cohesion and consider paint maintenance.
- Homeowners are prioritizing spa-inspired features like therapeutic showers, smart tech and natural materials to create calming, low-maintenance bathrooms.
- The Fla. Hurricane Catastrophe Fund provides relatively low-cost reinsurance to insurers to help pay claims if the state is hit by one or more major hurricanes.
- A new report sounds the alarm on who is increasingly at risk and what real estate pros can do to help clients be aware and stay safe.
