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​Popular home exterior trends include natural wood elements, painted brick, hardscaping with outdoor living spaces and ambient outdoor lighting. 

​A Pew Research survey of 3,600 U.S. adults revealed the ideal ages for life milestones: marriage (26.5), first child (27.3), home purchase (28.8) and retirement (61.8). 

​Home staging boosts appeal and value, with 81% of agents saying it helps buyers visualize a home. Effective staging may help sell homes faster and at higher prices. 

​Unmarried couples can successfully buy a home together with proper planning. A co-ownership agreement clarifies responsibilities and protects both parties. 

​NAR’s new Consumer Guide explains homeowners associations (HOAs), covering fees, rules and other important information, helping buyers make informed decisions. 

​NAR announced the names of the 50 finalists vying for its 2025 30-Under-30 class, and five are from Florida. Voting for a Web Choice Winner opens April 2. 

​Builders continue to face elevated building material costs and other supply side challenges, the NAHB said. However, they are seeing regulatory relief. 

​A beautiful lawn adds curb appeal to any property, so proper maintenance is essential. Don’t overwater, mow too short or let pests take hold. 

​Hispanic homeownership rose 5.8 percentage points (3.5M owners) from 2013-2023, the largest increase among racial groups, NAR also said. 

​Home stagers and designers are advising a softer color palette in 2025 to make a home more sellable. Timeless neutrals are the way to go. 

​The FBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware, which steals credentials via phishing and uses double extortion to demand payments. 

​The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, its lowest since 2022, reflecting some caution in market and financial expectations.