When deciding between renting and buying, consider all the factors including the advantages of building equity versus the flexibility of renting. First-time buyers often have limited experience.

In real estate, it’s important to take a close look at trends and demographics. Understanding buyers, sellers and their motives is important to a successful transaction.

Voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) can be produced to sound human. To protect against associated scams, consumer advocates recommend taking precautionary steps.

Despite higher office building vacancy rates, sales on distressed commercials properties have been slow to start. With leases set to expire soon, that could change, experts say.

A good credit score can mean having access to the best loan rates and terms, while a bad score can impact apartment rentals, employment and others

Homeowners and potential buyers are looking for features that allow them to enjoy the outside of their homes as much as the inside. Among them are backyard pickleball courts and weather-resistant landscaping.

Anyone who is self-employed and receiving payments from peer-to-peer apps (PayPay, Venmo, etc.) have new tax reporting changes for the 2024 tax year.

Wealth passed down from one generation to the next provides financial security for children and grandchildren. Buying a house is one step in the process.

Existing home sales saw the largest monthly increase in a year nationally, NAR said. The median price in the South was $354,200, up 4.1% from last year.

After a two-week slide, the average rates on 30-year and 15-year mortgages climbed up again. Rates are still far below the 23-year high in October.

Two Realtors from Florida are among the finalists for NAR’s 2024 30-Under-30 class. Voting for the Web Choice Winner opens April 3.

Single-family sales up 2.2% YoY, median price up 5.1% ($415K), condo median up 3.2% ($325K). New listings and inventory up in both property categories.

The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its meeting earlier this week on high inflation in January and February.

In-home firewood displays have become a popular trend and can cost up to $5,000 to create a resort-like feel. 

At a time when images created by artificial intelligence are becoming common, it’s more important than ever for real estate professions to spot the real from the fake. Here’s how to avoid being duped.

In honor of Women’s History Month, NAR looked at the successes and challenges for women in homeownership. Some women, particularly those of color, still face multiple hurdles.

A study by TD Bank of more than 1,000 first-time homebuyers also found nearly all (97%) have taken the initial steps in the buying process even though they have some concerns about affordability.

Building name recognition for a new real estate business doesn’t have to include expensive campaigns. Rather, agents can utilize free tools that can be effective, including community outreach.

Home upgrades – like updated fixtures and new appliances – can help make a home move-in ready and more appealing to buyers.

Consumers weighing options between renting and buying should consider all factors, including the costs and returns. One expert said there’s no "perfect time" in real estate.