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With more Americans planning to age in place, demand is rising for warm, unobtrusive accessibility upgrades. Buyers increasingly want stylish, age-ready home features.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Positive trends over the past months appear to be continuing, even considering the disruption caused by last fall’s two hurricanes.
More than half of U.S. adults say Thanksgiving hosting influenced their latest home search, with Gen Z and millennials most likely to prioritize big kitchens and gathering spaces.
FAU’s latest poll shows 80% of Americans are concerned about housing costs, yet many remain hopeful about future opportunities despite rising everyday expenses.
NAR’s 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms finds most are concerned about housing affordability and rising business costs, even as more expect stronger profitability.
A sharp divide among Fed officials has made a December rate cut uncertain, which could ultimately influence mortgage rates and keep borrowing costs elevated.
Homeowners have several ways to stay current on mortgage payments, from online portals to mail or phone. Extra payments can also shorten the loan term.
Economic uncertainty, tech shifts, slower population growth and rising portfolio risk will define commercial real estate in 2026, NAR said.
New research shows 47% of renters think they’ll be ready to buy within four years, with modern credit tools helping ease concerns about qualifying.
Once implemented, the project is expected to return more than 40 million gallons of water per day to the Floridan aquifer system.