HOUSTON — Real estate professionals may finally see a long-awaited surge in activity in 2026, with home sales poised for a potential double-digit jump. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors®, is forecasting a 14% nationwide increase with home sales for 2026, following 2025’s stagnating levels. New-home sales are also projected […]
HOUSTON — The National Association of Realtors® on Monday announced 18 updates to its Multiple Listing Policy Handbook. The changes, which will go into effect in January 2026, were approved by NAR’s Executive Committee during NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience, which took place in Houston, Nov. 14–16. Earlier this year, NAR engaged a national […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: We enjoy feeding the ducks behind our house. Our community association is telling us that we can no longer feed them because it’s causing problems in our community. Can they stop us from doing it? — Graham Answer: Feeding ducks and other wildlife can be a relaxing and enjoyable […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Facebook Marketplace is often overlooked as a source for leads, but real-estate professionals should reconsider the channel as a way to reach out to possible clients. Agents should begin by posting every listing on the marketplace and share it with at least local buy/sell/swap groups for towns within […]
WASHINGTON — Businesses, residents and private nonprofits in six Florida counties affected by the severe storms and flooding on Oct. 26 are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Links to https://www.floridarealtors.org/about/charities/disaster-relief-fund Realtors®, their employees and staff at local associations in Brevard and Lake counties can now […]
WASHINGTON –Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year. The IRS said Thursday the maximum contribution that an individual can make in 2026 to a 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans will be $24,500. That’s up from $23,500 this year. People aged 50 […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: We enjoy feeding the ducks behind our house. Our community association is telling us that we can no longer feed them because it’s causing problems in our community. Can they stop us from doing it? — Graham Answer: Feeding ducks and other wildlife can be a relaxing and enjoyable […]
NEW YORK — Madison Hayes considers herself to be in her “full-blown revenge saving era.” During the pandemic and the real estate boom that followed, Hayes (who is a Realtor®) was very focused on business growth and basically ignored her personal finances. Late last year, she realized how much money she’d spent on things […]
CHICAGO — The bold home trends lately may prove problematic for resale one day – but homeowners are fully jumping on board for now. Bold color schemes, wallpaper and statement ceilings took center stage in the latter half of 2025. “The shift reflects a move away from resale-driven decisions toward deeply personal designs, with […]
WASHINGTON — Two Federal Reserve officials expressed opposition Wednesday to another interest rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in December, further muddying the outlook for the Fed’s next steps. The remarks by Susan Collins, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Raphael Bostic, president of the Atlanta Fed, suggest that […]
WASHINGTON — Federal programs critical to the U.S. housing market are set to resume after the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation to fund the government and end the longest shutdown in American history. The measure, which passed the Senate 60–40 on Monday, has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. […]
News & Media By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, though it remains near its low point so far this year. The average long-term mortgage rate ticked up to 6.24% from 6.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said […]
