National pending home sales rose 1.8%, with Florida metros like Jacksonville and Miami posting strong gains, signaling steady demand and more closings ahead.
Rental scams are on the rise. Agents who educate renters on red flags can help prevent fraud, protect personal data and strengthen their value in the transaction.
Homebuyers who purchase earlier gain more equity over time, leading to a $119K net worth gap by age 50 compared to those who wait.
Developers are blending housing with healthcare and wellness amenities, with Florida leading as aging, affluent buyers fuel demand for longevity-focused living.
That unused dining room could be a selling point. Here are seven ways homeowners are reworking the space to fit how people live now.
Wellness rooms, bold colors and updated outdoor spaces are among the renovation trends shaping homes in 2026, along with simple DIY upgrades like new faucets and cabinet hardware.
The orders direct agencies to cut rules slowing construction and mortgage lending, a move aimed at boosting housing supply and easing affordability challenges.
Consistent outreach, visibility and collaboration can help maintain referral networks, turning introductions into a steady stream of borrowers.
Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.
More listings and cooling price growth may reshape housing conditions this year, giving buyers more options while pushing sellers to price strategically.
