New HousingWire metrics point to stronger buyer activity, modest price stability and expanding inventory as early 2026 gets underway.
A new survey finds 39% of Americans are more likely to move aging parents into their homes than consider assisted living or nursing facilities.
Designers say staging increasingly highlights screen-free spaces, helping buyers picture rooms meant for rest, creativity and time offline.
Strategic upgrades can attract buyers and strengthen first impressions, from fresh paint and minor updates to newer HVAC systems and better curb appeal.
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth.
Even without interest rate cuts, mortgage rates can shift with economic outlooks. Lower rates may help buyers, though supply constraints could keep prices elevated.
A home loan from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help buyers purchase with no down payment, avoid PMI and start building equity from day one.
A new NAR survey highlights how affordability pressures, limited supply and reduced mobility are shaping buyer, owner and renter sentiment nationwide.
Updated TVs, sound systems and lighting can boost an entertainment room’s appeal. Smart upgrades help buyers picture daily living and can strengthen a home’s showing.
By skipping the perfect-home myth, first-time buyers can focus on budget, condition and location, and choose a home and neighborhood that truly fit how they live.
