From prioritizing safety repairs to setting aside 1% annually, smart budgeting can protect a home’s value and position sellers more competitively.
Pending sales declined in the South month over month but rose year over year, signaling uneven momentum across Florida markets.
Spending on home upgrades remains strong, but growth is slowing. For agents, the shift could influence seller prep, buyer expectations and pricing conversations.
The average 30-year rate fell to 6.01% and the 15-year to 5.35%. Lower borrowing costs may draw buyers back, steady sellers and boost activity for agents this spring.
Helping someone reach a major milestone can create financial ties that last longer than expected. Make sure co-signers understand what that could mean.
Property managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable.
Polished listing images can win clicks, but buyers feel misled when homes don’t match in person. Some states are now requiring disclosure of edited photos.
As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared.
New deductions, expiring credits and permanent caps are reshaping the homeowner tax picture, but not everyone will see the same payoff.
After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.
