From storybooks to scavenger hunts, real estate pros are finding creative ways to involve customers’ children and reduce the stress for families during the house hunt.
Clearing countertops, using multifunctional furniture and adding vertical storage can help create cleaner sightlines and leave a stronger first impression with buyers.
Census data shows diversity increases with each younger generation, a trend expected to influence housing demand as Millennials and Gen Z age into ownership.
As demands and constant communication mount, agents who make clearer choices about time, energy and routines are better positioned to sustain momentum.
Rates on 30-year mortgages were essentially flat this week at to 6.11%, while 15-year rates inched up to 5.5%, reinforcing stable conditions for buyers and sellers.
Top agents should be doubling down on what already works, such as reviewing past leads and focusing on fewer high-value connections, for success this year.
With budgets of $500, $1,000 or $5,000, modest bedroom updates like paint, bedding and window treatments can improve how a home shows.
Home prices rose in most U.S. metros in late 2025. Florida saw some price softening tied to higher inventory, while homeowners continue to hold significant equity.
Well-planned sheds can improve backyard organization and usable space, with prefab and custom options that balance storage needs, budget and resale appeal.
Florida’s consumer sentiment index rose in January as views of personal finances and spending improved, even as economic uncertainty persists.
