Modernize a home with an open floor plan, smart tech, eco-friendly upgrades, accessibility features, dual suites and a three-season room.

Clear speech, strategic pauses, body language and knowing your audience help real estate pros boost communication and build stronger client connections.

Facebook is a great way for real estate pros to build rapport, engage with local communities and nurture leads through valuable, non-promotional content.

The U.S. remains millions of homes short as prices stay high and construction lags, leaving many buyers priced out despite recent building gains.

Everglades restoration boosts Florida’s economy, with $4 return per $1 invested. It protects water supply, tourism and property and helps reduce disaster costs.

Dark, moody hues – like navy, emerald, and charcoal – can add depth and sophistication, giving listings a high-end look that home shoppers crave.

With rising home prices, more Americans are turning to alternatives like tiny homes, barndominiums and co-housing to find affordable places to live.

HUD extended FHA foreclosure moratoriums through July 10, 2025, in Fla. and other areas hit by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, giving families more time to seek help.

Four in five U.S. homeowners see their home as part of themselves, with millennials most likely to prioritize style and outdoor space, a new survey finds.

Digital mortgage tools speed up home loans and may reduce costs, but it’s key to understand how your data is used and choose a lender you're comfortable with.

To ensure a family member keeps a co-owned vacation home, consider joint tenancy with right of survivorship and create a co-ownership agreement.

Real estate teams can boost leads by using personalized content, AI tools and live chats to engage buyers who expect instant, tailored communication.

Remodeling report: Some projects boost the home’s appeal and offer a great return on investment, like a new steel front door (100% ROI) or a closet remodel (83% ROI).

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.83% from 6.62% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages increased to 6.03% from 5.82%.

NAR's latest guide helps buyers navigate land purchases, construction loans and building a custom home, providing valuable insights and tools for informed decisions. 

In early 2025, luxury homes saw stable demand, making up 7.5% of sales, up from 5% in February 2023. Listings under $1M took 64 days to sell and over $1M took 75 days.

The 28/36 rule helps buyers gauge affordability: spend no more than 28% of income on housing and 36% on total debt, though some lenders may allow more. 

March housing starts fell 11.4% to a 1.32M pace amid higher rates and costs, while permits rose 1.6%, suggesting continued interest in future building.

Homemade pesticides may seem natural and cheap, but they can be ineffective and risky to health, plants, pets and the environment. 

The spring housing season is heating up with strong buyer interest but limited listings and climbing prices making the market competitive, NAHB said.