Slower price growth marked 2025 as more metros saw declines, equity borrowing increased and affordability pressures remain heading into 2026.
Emerging tech is helping agents spot buyer intent sooner, prompting timely outreach that turns interest into real conversations as 2026 approaches.
High-end buyers are showing growing interest in fully furnished homes, drawn by faster move-ins, simpler logistics and the appeal of turnkey living.
Instagram is prioritizing strong hooks, captions, location tags, smart audio use and Trials, giving agents clearer ways to expand reach and test what works.
A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.
A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.
Professional photos can help listings sell faster and stand out. Choosing the right photographer early can strengthen marketing and buyer interest.
A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
If mortgage rates fall to 6%, sidelined buyers could return. Florida has already seen sales gains when rates dip, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said.
The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
