Expanding Your Home with a Room Addition
Creating extra space at home can boost comfort and enjoyment, offering room for work, play and gatherings with careful planning and investment.
Appraisal Reports Getting a Major Update
Starting September, lenders will phase in a standardized, data-driven appraisal format. Agents should prepare for clearer, more consistent reports.
Business Upgrades That Make a Difference
Investing in communication infrastructure, cybersecurity, employee development and tech upgrades helps businesses boost efficiency and drive long-term growth.
In-Law Suites Make Homeownership More Affordable
Rising home prices and high mortgage rates are driving more buyers toward multigenerational homes, with in-law suites offering privacy, independence and cost savings.
Florida Home Prices Ease With More New Homes
Home prices rose slightly in most U.S. metros in Q2, NAR said. In Florida, prices have leveled off or grown only slightly as new construction adds more homes.
Millennials, Gen Z Transform Housing Market
Millennials and Gen Z are redefining housing with a focus on affordability, sustainability and digital ease, transforming the real estate market.
Record Home Equity Drives Cash-Out Refi Boom
High home values have fueled a surge in cash-out refinances, averaging $94K per homeowner, despite higher mortgage rates and potential long-term risks.
Housing, Jobs Now Outrank Marriage, Kids
Living independently is now a key marker of adulthood, as fewer young adults marry or have kids amid rising housing and living costs.
Tapping Into the Build-to-Rent Market
BTR offers agent a chance for rental commissions, a pipeline of future buyers and connections with developers in a fast-growing market.
Skipping Open Houses for Faster Closings
Some agents say private showings and targeted marketing help focus on serious buyers. Virtual tours and online listings also reduce the need for open houses.