Clear expectations, steady updates and visible marketing help prevent rushed price cuts and emotional decisions that can derail listings in slower markets.
NAR’s first full annual report outlines 2025 progress and 2026 priorities, aiming to strengthen transparency, finances and member services amid industry change.
Pending home sales fell 9.3% in December as limited inventory and seasonal factors slowed contracts. Buyer and seller traffic expectations improved for early 2026.
Designers say bold, muddy or cool-toned exterior colors can hurt curb appeal and buyer perception, while warmer, muted shades tend to age better and sell more easily.
Durable materials, lower utility costs and accessible design can help listings appeal to baby boomers seeking comfort, value and long-term livability.
Great American Realtors Days begins today, bringing members to Tallahassee to spotlight housing, property rights and tax issues for the 2026 session.
Builder confidence weakened as affordability pressures persisted, yet lower rates, price cuts and incentives are giving buyers more leverage.
Older owner households are driving growth and holding homes longer, while younger households enter as renters, shaping inventory, turnover and rental demand.
Strong remodeling activity shows homeowners reinvesting instead of selling, shaping inventory now and creating future listing opportunities for Realtors.
If there’s a strategy that could potentially cut someone’s costs by 25%, they’d be foolish not to at least consider it, a LendingTree financial expert says.
