Inflation-based tax bracket hikes for 2026 may boost take-home pay, giving first-time buyers more room to save for down payments and qualify for loans.

Agents should provide appraisers with surveys, upgrades and market insights while verifying credentials and being present during the visit.

Stage homes with polka dots, jewel tones and retro pieces for the fall, layering color, curves and personal touches to create warm, inviting spaces.

A SmartRent survey found 92% of renters say cutting utility costs matters. Last year, 63% saw bills rise; less than half say property managers communicate or care.

Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August across the U.S. and 3.3% in the South. The median new home sale price in the U.S. was $413,500.

Fannie Mae projects mortgage rates to fall to 6.4% by late 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, with rising home sales and mortgage originations over the same period.

Explore HELOCs, cash-out refis, loans, government programs and contractor financing to cover home upgrades while protecting your finances.

AI-made videos and audio now fool even experts. Protect yourself and your business by using online detection tools and learning to recognize the red flags.

Chief Economist O’Connor: New pending sales for both existing single-family homes and for condos-townhouses rose YoY, likely due to falling mortgage rates last month.

By choosing cozy seating, adding ample places to sit, using warm neutral paint and bringing in plants and natural light, a living room can feel warm and inviting.

A growing number of Gen-Z buyers are pooling their finances with friends to buy homes. Experts recommend clear written agreements to handle costs and future changes.

Real estate agents can leverage AI to enhance listings, personalize marketing, save time and stay visible as buyers increasingly rely on AI tools.

The all-stock transaction brings together about 340,000 agents globally in every major U.S. city and serving about 120 countries and territories.

Avoid deal delays by ordering reports early, verifying ownership, checking liens and coordinating with title professionals from listing to closing.

Gutters protect the roof and home. Cracks, rust, pulling away, pooling water or water damage inside the home are signs it’s time to replace them.

Experts say RE myths, like needing a 20% down payment or assuming renting beats buying, aren’t true and are leaving potential buyers confused.

The two new companies are the 16th and 17th to enter Florida’s market since legislative reforms were enacted in 2022 and 2023.

Tax breaks for some home upgrades, solar panels and electric vehicles end soon, some as early as Sept. 30. Homeowners and buyers need to act fast to lock in savings.

The key to reviving your office is creating a culture and space agents truly want to return to by offering value, connection, support and fun.

When HOAs reverse earlier landscaping approvals, mediation is key. Courts differ on whether the homeowner or HOA covers the cost of restoration.