Florida’s First-Time Buyers Embrace Co-Buying

Florida’s First-Time Buyers Embrace Co-Buying

By Lucas Bogardus With home prices up, more buyers are partnering with friends to afford a home. Experts urge clear planning and legal agreements. MIAMI – Shared homeownership isn’t new, but who’s doing it is. As prices surge, more first-time buyers are turning to...
New Agents Win by Mastering Basics

New Agents Win by Mastering Basics

As the market steadies, newer agents may have an edge by focusing on fundamentals, building owned systems and tracking progress from first contact to closing. NEW YORK – As the real estate market stabilizes in 2026, success is increasingly tied to fundamentals rather...
Mortgage Rates Ease Back Near 6%

Mortgage Rates Ease Back Near 6%

By Alex Veiga The 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.09% from 6.11% last week, while 15-year rates fell to 5.44%. Rates are expected to hover near 6% as spring buying begins. WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is holding at just above 6% after...
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Down in January

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Down in January

U.S. existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, including a 9% drop in the South. Prices hit a January high, while affordability improved and supply stayed tight. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of...
Deciding if a Platform Is Worth Your Time

Deciding if a Platform Is Worth Your Time

Buyers and sellers shape opinions on Reddit, TikTok and YouTube before calling. Realtors who show up where trust forms can win earlier in the decision cycle. WASHINGTON — New digital platforms tend to get attention in real estate long before it’s clear whether...