From prioritizing safety repairs to setting aside 1% annually, smart budgeting can protect a home’s value and position sellers more competitively.

Helping someone reach a major milestone can create financial ties that last longer than expected. Make sure co-signers understand what that could mean.

Spending on home upgrades remains strong, but growth is slowing. For agents, the shift could influence seller prep, buyer expectations and pricing conversations.

The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics complaint alleging that I should have disclosed our

After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.

As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared.

Single-family home building in the U.S. edged lower in 2025 compared to 2024, with the South posting declines that could shape Florida’s new-home pipeline.

Polished listing images can win clicks, but buyers feel misled when homes don’t match in person. Some states are now requiring disclosure of edited photos.

New deductions, expiring credits and permanent caps are reshaping the homeowner tax picture, but not everyone will see the same payoff.

The Spanish-language digital issue will launch in April 2026. Members can join a waitlist for email alerts. The print and online English formats will continue.

Florida Realtors data show single-family sales up 5.9% and condos up 5.1% year over year, as new listings and pending sales rose in both categories.

Simple laundry room upgrades boost organization and usability. Buyers notice functional spaces that help homes show better and stand out in listings.

Builder sentiment is softening while incentives persist, a shift that could influence buyer expectations and competition in new-home areas.

As customers increasingly use AI to ask full questions, agents who structure content around clear answers may stand out and win more business online.

Buyers may be able to assume a seller’s FHA or VA loan and keep a lower rate, but covering the price difference and navigating slow approvals can be challenging.

Consumer confidence, mortgage rate trends and shifts in federal policy could play a key role in shaping housing demand and pricing in 2026.

If a family member overstays a temporary visit, experts advise setting a firm deadline in writing and, if needed, pursuing formal eviction under state law.

Financial experts said slowing wage growth is hitting young adults hardest. High housing costs and weaker job gains are delaying first-time buyers.

From ceramic and porcelain tile to engineered hardwood and laminate, the right kitchen flooring can boost buyer appeal before listing.

First-time buyers in 2026 should focus on readiness, not rate timing. Pricing constraints remain, so early lender talks and clear budgets can help.