Older buyers are driving housing demand, but financing, timing and long-term costs can complicate decisions, making careful planning key before buying or selling.
NAR reaffirmed support for MLS transparency as portals expand “coming soon” listings, raising questions about how pre-market strategies fit within existing rules.
Nearly 3 in 10 parents who plan to help financially say a home purchase matters more than college, as high upfront costs make buying harder for younger Americans.
Smart home tech enhances curb appeal and presentation, with lighting, irrigation and sensors helping homes look well maintained and ready for showings.
The U.S. housing shortage reached 4.03M units as construction lags demand. Nearly 2M young adults remain priced out, delaying homeownership and household formation.
AI tools may streamline transactions, but most buyers and sellers still use agents, as local expertise and negotiation skills remain hard to replace.
Higher mortgage rates are pushing some buyers toward ARMs for lower upfront costs, but future rate changes could raise payments if rates don’t fall.
New home sales fell 17.6% in January nationally, but the South saw a 4.1% yearly gain. Builders are using incentives to offset affordability pressures.
Florida sellers could see higher prices and quicker sales by listing in early to mid-April. Here’s why timing your listing could make a difference this spring.
Homebuyers who purchase earlier gain more equity over time, leading to a $119K net worth gap by age 50 compared to those who wait.
