In Florida, Mediterranean-style homes are often the priciest, and Ranch styles are popular and usually more affordable.
Commercial real estate projects are picking up after trade talks, with growing investor optimism despite ongoing economic and interest rate concerns.
Housing sentiment improved in May as optimism rose for mortgage rates, buying and selling conditions, job security and home prices, Fannie Mae said.
As the market normalizes, real estate leaders stress foundational skills, proactive communication and value-driven service as essential tools for today’s agents.
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, directors also discussed building membership value, the balanced budget and other key issues.
Designers said homeowners are opting for hardware and fixtures in finishes that include antique pewter, muted black metals and aged brass.
Nationally, active listings surpassed the 1 million mark for the first time since winter 2019, while newly listed homes rose 7.2% year-over-year.
Homebuyers should vet inspectors carefully, attend the inspection, ask questions and understand that reports cover only visible issues.
Real estate pros can grow their brand on Instagram by using tools like co-authored posts, Notes, Broadcast Channels and pinned comments to boost reach.
As of May 31, there were 1,453,690 members, well above the 2025 forecast of 1.4 million, showing Realtor resiliency in ongoing market challenges.
