The 2026 filing season opens with the IRS expecting about 164 million returns and rolling out updates tied to recently enacted tax law changes for 2025.
As children move out, some homeowners reconsider space and priorities, weighing maintenance, layout and security when planning their next home.
Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6.
Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed down payments to record levels, sparking debate over whether preserving savings outweighs putting down more upfront.
The deal brings together roughly 340,000 real estate pros and affiliate broker-owners under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin at the helm.
New AI features in Gmail can draft emails, answer inbox questions and flag tasks, as Google expands Gemini-powered tools.
The new digital flipbook offers market insights, buyer trends and property insurance updates. The latest issue is out now.
With higher rates and prices, house hacking is now a long-term affordability strategy, helping buyers offset costs and build equity rather than generate quick profits.
Consumer sentiment edged higher in January but remains well below last year, as inflation, prices and labor market concerns continue to weigh on confidence.
NAR economist Dr. Jessica Lautz, at the Mid-Winter Business Meetings, said easing rates and uneven inventory gains are beginning to improve housing conditions.
