Home staging boosts appeal and value, with 81% of agents saying it helps buyers visualize a home. Effective staging may help sell homes faster and at higher prices.
NAR's new Consumer Guide explains homeowners associations (HOAs), covering fees, rules and other important information, helping buyers make informed decisions.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Fla.’s single-family inventory is at a 5.3-months’ supply, suggesting it has moved out of a seller’s market into relative balance.
Brokers can equip agents with insights and direction to guide customers and help sellers make informed decisions in the coming months.
The median home price rose 3.8% to $398,400. Southern sales climbed 4.4% in February but dropped 4% year-over-year, according to NAR.
Rents have declined for over a year, but low multifamily permitting may drive future increases in high-demand markets, Realtor.com said.
Home stagers and designers are advising a softer color palette in 2025 to make a home more sellable. Timeless neutrals are the way to go.
Faux stone is making a comeback as the quality improves. The average project cost is under $12K with a 153% ROI.
Single-family home starts rose 11.4% in February, driven by low existing inventory, but builders face high costs and labor shortages, the NAHB reported.
Builders continue to face elevated building material costs and other supply side challenges, NAHB said. However, they are seeing regulatory relief.
