Home stagers and designers are advising a softer color palette in 2025 to make a home more sellable. Timeless neutrals are the way to go.
Faux stone is making a comeback as the quality improves. The average project cost is under $12K with a 153% ROI.
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, its lowest since 2022, reflecting some caution in market and financial expectations.
Single-family home starts rose 11.4% in February, driven by low existing inventory, but builders face high costs and labor shortages, the NAHB reported.
Florida economists raised revenue projections by $1.3B but noted economic uncertainty, citing weaker economic variables, federal policies and market concerns.
AI is influencing SEO so real estate pros should adapt their content strategies to focus on understanding and addressing what users seek.
Builders continue to face elevated building material costs and other supply side challenges, NAHB said. However, they are seeing regulatory relief.
Real estate pros can grow their network with online giveaways, client events, referral gifts and face-to-face connections.
Hispanic homeownership rose 5.8 percentage points (3.5M owners) from 2013-2023, the largest increase among racial groups, NAR also said.
The IRS Free File and Direct File programs are available to many taxpayers, offering them the chance to file taxes for free. Many still overlook this option.
