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.
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.
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.
Great American Realtors Days begins today, bringing members to Tallahassee to spotlight housing, property rights and tax issues for the 2026 session.
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.
An analysis of Florida homes showed that properties located roughly a football field away from newly installed traffic noise barriers saw prices rise by nearly 7%.
Strong remodeling activity shows homeowners reinvesting instead of selling, shaping inventory now and creating future listing opportunities for Realtors.
Mortgages with rates above 6% now exceed the share below 3%, marking a post-pandemic shift as higher borrowing costs reshape homeowner behavior.
