Homeowners have several ways to stay current on mortgage payments, from online portals to mail or phone. Extra payments can also shorten the loan term.
More than half of U.S. adults say Thanksgiving hosting influenced their latest home search, with Gen Z and millennials most likely to prioritize big kitchens and gathering spaces.
FAU’s latest poll shows 80% of Americans are concerned about housing costs, yet many remain hopeful about future opportunities despite rising everyday expenses.
NAR’s 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms finds most are concerned about housing affordability and rising business costs, even as more expect stronger profitability.
A sharp divide among Fed officials has made a December rate cut uncertain, which could ultimately influence mortgage rates and keep borrowing costs elevated.
Economic headwinds, including the government shutdown and inflation concerns, left builders facing soft demand as price reductions reached a post-COVID high.
Economic uncertainty, tech shifts, slower population growth and rising portfolio risk will define commercial real estate in 2026, NAR said.
New research shows 47% of renters think they’ll be ready to buy within four years, with modern credit tools helping ease concerns about qualifying.
Once implemented, the project is expected to return more than 40 million gallons of water per day to the Floridan aquifer system.
The 2026–28 plan introduces 24 initiatives to modernize operations, reinforce professionalism, drive legal protections and promote property ownership.
