Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%.
Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow.
A new survey finds neighbor connections vary sharply by generation, and experts say those bonds, or lack of them, can shape community stability and home values.
With rate cuts expected, homeowners weigh HELOCs for flexibility or fixed loans for stability as they consider tapping record home equity levels.
Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently.
A new roof can raise your home’s value, improve curb appeal and reduce energy costs, often paying off more than interior upgrades like kitchen remodels.
NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements.
Identity theft reports topped 1.1 million in 2024, with losses over $43 billion. Lock down personal data by limiting online sharing and tightening privacy settings.
The Supreme Court declined to review a case against NAR’s former “no commingling” rule, letting stand rulings that supported NAR’s position.
