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Make any home shine with expert decorating tips: choose a theme, highlight key spaces, start with lights and keep arrangements simple for staging and curb appeal.
A quarter of homeowners (25%) have shelled out at least $1,000 dealing with bad neighbors, so good neighbors are a top priority for buyers.
Agents succeed on social media by building a consistent content lane. Focused topics, recurring formats and a clear perspective build trust and customer confidence.
The rate on 30-year mortgages rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, while the 15-year rate rose to 5.55% from 5.49% the previous week
Nearly 1 in 5 homeowners now have 6%+ mortgages, the highest in a decade. Only 53% have rates below 4%, down from 65% in early 2022.
Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased.
Rising homeownership among Black women reflects growing financial independence, education gains and determination despite persistent barriers.
Consumer sentiment in Florida dipped in September for the third month but remains well above the lowest levels observed in 2022.
NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.
The National Flood Insurance Program expired, freezing new policies and potentially delaying mortgages, home sales, and housing programs, especially in Florida.