HOUSTON — “The skills that make for a successful real estate career can also make you an amazing spouse if you’re intentional about the relationship,” says Kalan Hubbard. The Joplin, Mo., real estate broker, and his wife, Jessica, operate several businesses. During a session last month at NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience, in Houston, […]
News & Media NEW YORK – October’s luxury housing market showed steady confidence and balanced conditions across the nation, according to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s latest report. The luxury sector remained neither overheated nor weakening based on sales rising year over year and month over month across both single-family and attached properties. […]
News & Media NEW YORK – U.S. commercial real estate lending picked up sharply in the third quarter as steadier interest rates and narrower credit spreads brought more investors back into the market. New CBRE research shows its Lending Momentum Index climbed to the highest level since 2018, driven by stronger permanent financing and […]
News & Media SAN FRANCISCO – Tech-integrated homes, indoor-outdoor harmony and flexible layouts will lead renovation and design trends in 2026, according to a new survey. Thumbtack’s 2026 Home Trend Predictions Report highlights how homeowners are rethinking the way their spaces function as more people stay in place and adapt their homes to evolving […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Creating consistent social media content doesn’t have to be time-consuming. By using a simple 15-minute method each week, agents can maintain a strong online presence without sacrificing client time. Start by spending three minutes choosing three content themes — like education, engagement or behind-the-scenes — to guide your […]
News & Media By Cathy Hobbs NEW YORK – When done right, food can be an affordable, colorful and organic way to decorate a home. Whether real or artificial, the key is moderation, authenticity and a curated approach that feels fresh, not forced. Food décor is trending again, especially in kitchens, dining rooms and […]
News & Media By Cathy Hobbs NEW YORK – When done right, food can be an affordable, colorful and organic way to decorate a home. Whether real or artificial, the key is moderation, authenticity and a curated approach that feels fresh, not forced. Food décor is trending again, especially in kitchens, dining rooms and […]
LIVE OAK, Fla. — Tubular buildings are growing in usage as garages with living quarters or barndominiums, or “barndos.” These buildings are hybrid metal structures that combine living quarters with a shop, barn, or large garage under one roof, giving many people the best of both worlds. Typically built with steel frames, metal siding […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Walkability has become a major priority for home buyers across generations, with a 2023 National Association of Realtors’ survey reporting that 79% of Americans consider it important and 78% say they would pay more for homes in walkable areas. Younger generations are leading the charge, with 90% of […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Digital home tours continue to reshape how buyers evaluate properties, and new data suggests they’re paying attention to rooms agents often overlook. A recent analysis by the virtual-tour platform Giraffe360 found that the bathroom — not the kitchen or living room — is the most-viewed space in 3D […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After a long run, home insurance price increases in Florida slowed to a near halt between August and September, raising the question: Now will prices go down? Statewide average costs for all-perils coverage of owner-occupied homes increased by $1 between August and September, from $3,747 to $3,748, according to the South […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly WASHINGTON – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) adjusted the conforming loam limits to $832,750 for single-family homes, a move that will help more buyers become eligible for financing in 2026. Dr. Brad O’Connor The $26,250 increase, a 3.26% bump, reflects higher home prices nationwide based on the FHFA […]
