by Editor | Feb 5, 2026 | General News
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey From storybooks to scavenger hunts, real estate pros are finding creative ways to involve customers’ children and reduce the stress for families during the house hunt. CHICAGO – A young girl wandered into the kitchen while her parents walked...
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | General News
Florida’s consumer sentiment index rose in January as views of personal finances and spending improved, even as economic uncertainty persists. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in January, rising 2.3 points to 77.2 from 74.9 in...
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | General News
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Home prices rose in most U.S. metros in late 2025. Florida saw some price softening tied to higher inventory, while homeowners continue to hold significant equity. CHICAGO – Home prices are still rising in the majority of metro areas across...
by Editor | Feb 4, 2026 | General News
Top agents should be doubling down on what already works, such as reviewing past leads and focusing on fewer high-value connections, for success this year. NEW YORK – As real estate markets move into 2026, experienced agents say momentum is coming less from volume and...
by Editor | Feb 3, 2026 | General News
Designers say staging increasingly highlights screen-free spaces, helping buyers picture rooms meant for rest, creativity and time offline. NEW YORK — Screen-free “analog rooms” are emerging as a design response to growing digital fatigue, with homeowners...
