Tuxedo Kitchen Offers Stylish Twist for Cabinets

​A tuxedo kitchen moves away from the classic all-white kitchen to a mix of dark and light colors for a more dramatic look. 

Florida Beaches Land on Top 10 List

​Since 2016, Florida beaches have landed at the top three times in the list compiled by Dr. Beach, a Florida International University professor. 

Pending Home Sales Down in April

​Compared to one month ago, pending home sales fell in all four U.S. regions, largely due to mortgage rates, NAR’s chief economist said. 

How to Properly List a Home

​After you have the listing, follow a clear, confident plan to prep, present and close like a pro – to turn every client into a repeat client. 

Millennials Show Increased Interest in Buying

​A new survey showed Gen Z appears to be the most cautious and wary of high mortgage rates with an increased inclination towards signing a lease. 

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher This Week

​The average rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.89% from 6.86% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.03% from 6.01%. 

Mentors Coach New Leaders

​ News & Media NEW YORK – To gain buy-in for mentoring and coaching, real estate professionals should educate staff on the value of training both for the agency and their personal career growth. Pushing real estate professionals into training programs is not the way to inspire agents. A good coaching program starts with agents […]

Feeling Digital Burnout? Here’s a Simple Fix

​ TAMPA, Fla. — If you’re feeling mentally drained before your workday even begins, you’re not alone. A growing number of Americans – especially young professionals – are reporting signs of digital burnout, and experts say it often starts the moment we wake up. “Most people think digital detoxes require unplugging for days, which just […]

Renovation Spending Remains Strong

​ LOS ANGELES — U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same […]

Google Goes All-In on AI

​ News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Google has updated everything to include artificial intelligence (AI) in searches, shopping, creation and other aspects of its services. Real estate professionals can leverage these new AI tools to reach customers through more curated search results and to track advertising success. Google also embedded AI into Veo 3, […]

April New Home Sales Surge

​ WASHINGTON – The Census estimate of new home sales posted an unexpected gain in April even as builders and consumers continue to deal with economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates and rising building material costs. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in April increased 10.9% to a 743,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly […]

RE Q&A: How Can We Stop the Barking Dogs?

​ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: Our next-door neighbor lets her three dogs live in the fenced-in backyard, and they bark constantly, even late into the night. They are good neighbors, other than that, so we have tried to be patient, but we need a good night’s sleep. What can we do about this? —Graciela […]