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Builder confidence rises in May as incentives remain common Higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures have shaped buyer demand. New data from the National Association of Home Builders showed incentives remained elevated for the 14th straight month. Builder confidence improved modestly in May, but builders are still relying heavily on incentives and p...

Sellers face higher costs, delays on pre-listing renovations Industry professionals said highly personalized upgrades and DIY projects often fail to deliver the resale boost sellers expect and may delay a home from reaching the market. With rising costs, labor shortages and project delays, pre-listing renovations are becoming more complicated for home sellers...

Online listings shape buyer first impressions A strong digital presentation will help sellers attract more attention before buyers decide whether to schedule an in-person showing. A home’s first impression no longer begins at the curb. For many buyers, it starts on a phone or computer. A recent Forbes article said while curb appeal still matt...

Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize Tax planning is often treated as an annual, or quarterly, task tied to filing deadlines, but financial experts say it can have a much larger influence on long-term wealth building if it’s approached as an ongoing fi...

More Home Buyers Go Under Contract, But Caution Remains Pending home sales inched higher last month as housing affordability improved, but new challenges are emerging. Read more from NAR’s latest home sales report. Contract signings for home sales climbed slightly in February as buyers emerged amid lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices. But c...

Home Sales Barely Move as Inventory Constraints Persist The housing market is sending some mixed signals this spring. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report. Existing-home sales were mostly stuck in place in April, despite what’s typically a busy spring real estate season. The number of For Sale signs in the existing-home market remains relativel...

More Buyers Step Back Into the Housing Market NAR’s chief economist says “cautious optimism” is emerging as the real estate market shakes off some economic headwinds. Pending home sales rose last month, building on March’s modest gains and helping to reverse what had been a sluggish start to the spring housing market. By even some econo...

Florida housing market at inflection point as summer approaches, economist says Florida’s housing market is entering a period where the next several months could help determine whether conditions stabilize or soften later in 2026, according to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor. Florida’s housing market is entering a stretch where the next few months could...

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Report: Home Prices Inched Up 0.4% in March Single-family home prices during March were up by 0.4% on both a month-over-month and year-over-year measurement, according to a data report from Cotality. Among states, Illinois saw the most annual growth in March, increasing by 5.7%. It was followed by New Jersey and Connecticut (5.6%), Nebraska (...

Inside the Mortgage Approval Process Lenders review income, savings, property value and credit to gauge risk. Knowing these can help buyers prepare before applying. NEW YORK – Qualifying for a mortgage can be intimidating. By learning what lenders assess when deciding whether to offer a loan, you can take actionable steps now toward ...