Smart home tech enhances curb appeal and presentation, with lighting, irrigation and sensors helping homes look well maintained and ready for showings.
The U.S. housing shortage reached 4.03M units as construction lags demand. Nearly 2M young adults remain priced out, delaying homeownership and household formation.
Older buyers are driving housing demand, but financing, timing and long-term costs can complicate decisions, making careful planning key before buying or selling.
NAR reaffirmed support for MLS transparency as portals expand “coming soon” listings, raising questions about how pre-market strategies fit within existing rules.
Nearly 3 in 10 parents who plan to help financially say a home purchase matters more than college, as high upfront costs make buying harder for younger Americans.
Florida HOAs don’t universally ban paying residents, but rules vary by community, shaping how services are handled and what residents can expect day to day.
Tax scams are rising as AI boosts robocalls, texts and phishing. Officials urge taxpayers to avoid links, verify sources and watch for identity theft signs.
AI tools may streamline transactions, but most buyers and sellers still use agents, as local expertise and negotiation skills remain hard to replace.
Turning images into video helps agents work more efficiently, reuse assets and stay visible without constantly creating new social media posts and marketing materials.
Americans age 70+ now hold the largest share of housing wealth, reflecting years of price growth and leaving some younger buyers facing higher barriers to entry.
