After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.
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.
The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics complaint alleging that I should have disclosed our relationship. Was I wrong?
Simple laundry room upgrades boost organization and usability. Buyers notice functional spaces that help homes show better and stand out in listings.
Florida Realtors data show single-family sales up 5.9% and condos up 5.1% year over year, as new listings and pending sales rose in both categories.
As customers increasingly use AI to ask full questions, agents who structure content around clear answers may stand out and win more business online.
Builder sentiment is softening while incentives persist, a shift that could influence buyer expectations and competition in new-home areas.
The Spanish-language digital issue will launch in April 2026. Members can join a waitlist for email alerts. The print and online English formats will continue.
Financial experts said slowing wage growth is hitting young adults hardest. High housing costs and weaker job gains are delaying first-time buyers.
As the market steadies, newer agents may have an edge by focusing on fundamentals, building owned systems and tracking progress from first contact to closing.
