​Two new NAR guides share real-world advice on lowering energy bills and what to consider when buying a home with history. 

​Lawn paint boosts curb appeal, but sellers should disclose its use, especially if covering major turf issues since it’s a cosmetic, not permanent, fix. 

​With buyers becoming more selective, features like smart home tech, open layouts, outdoor kitchens and spa-style suites can help a home stand out. 

​Identity theft can go unnoticed until it’s too late. Learn how to spot early warning signs, monitor your credit and take steps to protect your identity. 

​Most homeowners lack flood insurance, which isn’t included in standard policies even though flooding is the costliest and most common U.S. disaster. 

​Active inventory climbed 28.1% year-over-year in June to hit a fresh post-pandemic high, but delistings are growing, Realtor.com found. 

​Fueled by population gains, tax advantages and a strong economy, commercial real estate investment is surging across the state, experts say. 

​ News & Media NEW YORK – Home improvement trends come and go. In a testament to that reality, the wildly popular open floor plan concepts that have dominated homeowners’ desires over the last decade-plus could be falling out of favor, a shift that Rachel Stults of Realtor.com linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in a […]

​ LOS ANGELES — Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were bought by investors – the highest share […]

​ NEW YORK — If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners say they would consider borrowing against their residence’s value, according to a new survey from MeridianLink, a loan-origination software provider. But nearly a quarter of them (23%) also admit to an incomplete understanding of home equity loans […]

​ News & Media By Matthew Emery WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) will begin accepting VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting. This change, which happens with immediate effect, hopes to create […]

​ ORLANDO, Fla. — From lead generation to marketing, artificial intelligence is reshaping how real estate pros work, and it’s a major theme at this year’s Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Show. AI is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s already influencing how business gets done. Those who learn about it now will stay […]