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.
A new roof can boost curb appeal, buyer confidence and deal certainty. Beyond looks, roof age can influence appraisals, insurance and financing decisions.
At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.
Designers say homeowners who turned walk-in closets into offices may want to restore them before selling, as buyers now prize storage and livability.
Vacant and neglected homes can attract pests, wildlife and squatters, raising health and safety concerns for neighbors and putting pressure on nearby property values.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits referral kickbacks for lenders and settlement services. Paying fair market value for real services is allowed.
