High financing costs, geopolitics and AI innovations are among the most pressing topics facing real estate in the year ahead, the Counselors of Real Estate said.
Redfin: Rentership rates are lower in metros where it’s more affordable to buy a home. Cape Coral has the lowest share of renter households among metros analyzed.
The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
Updated forms include the Commission Agreement and Vacant Land Listing Agreement to incorporate changes resulting from the NAR settlement.
If a community association is unwilling to take action to enforce the rules, you have options, including attending an HOA board meeting to address the problem.
Agents should respect a seller’s process for interviewing agents and offer to answer questions to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.
Some noises in a home are normal, but others can indicate a problem. Keeping on top of property maintenance avoids long-term issues.
A record high 26% of buyers paid cash for their home and 17% purchased a multigenerational home, according to NAR’s new 2024 buyers and sellers profile.
Newly built homes are making up a smaller portion of total inventory as builders back off and more homeowners list their houses for sale.
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts improved home sales, slower appreciation and falling mortgage rates over the next two years.
