HOUSTON — The commercial real estate market is entering a year of opportunity and challenge, influenced by economic uncertainty, shifting population trends and continued technological innovation. The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of property advisers and an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, each year offers an analysis of the trends […]
News & Media PALATKA, Fla. ─ The St. Johns River and Suwannee River water management districts on Wednesday approved Water First North Florida, a regional initiative designed to restore flows to the region’s iconic springs and rivers and ensure a sustainable water supply for generations to come. Once implemented, the project is expected to […]
WASHINGTON – Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative territory in November. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders […]
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Nearly half (47%) of renters in the U.S. believe they’ll be ready to purchase a home within the next four years. That figure jumps to 67% when looking over the next eight years, according to new research from the credit reporting company Experian. Gen Zers and millennials appear to be […]
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 […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Elemental features in a backyard living space can elevate a property to an exciting new level. Many homeowners already have water features that create a tranquil ambiance, and enhancing such spaces with fire can make them even more alluring. Fire features add warmth to a yard and flickering flames can be […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Artificial intelligence (AI) changes how real estate professionals work, but it will not replace them, Kevin Hawkins, president of Wav Group Communications and author of The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents, said in Inman. Agentic AI, for instance, will eventually be able to read and organize […]
News & Media NEW YORK — To gain buy-in for mentoring and coaching, real estate professionals need to educate staff on the value of training both for the agency and their personal career growth. Pushing agents into training programs is not the way to inspire them. A good coaching program starts with agents who […]
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 […]
