Renovation Trends Send a Message

Renovation Trends Send a Message

Spending on home upgrades remains strong, but growth is slowing. For agents, the shift could influence seller prep, buyer expectations and pricing conversations. NEW YORK – U.S. homeowners are still investing in renovations, but remodeling growth is expected to slow...
Disclose Family Interest: Does In-Law Count?

Disclose Family Interest: Does In-Law Count?

By Shannon Allen The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics...
Home Price Momentum Faces a Test

Home Price Momentum Faces a Test

After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year. WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices are expected to remain flat in 2026 as modest shifts in supply and demand offset each other,...
Old Habits That Won’t Close Deals Anymore

Old Habits That Won’t Close Deals Anymore

As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared. NEW YORK — After years of fast-paced, forgiving conditions, real estate has shifted from what some describe as an...
What 2026’s Tax Shifts Mean for Homeowners

What 2026’s Tax Shifts Mean for Homeowners

By Michael Letendre New deductions, expiring credits and permanent caps are reshaping the homeowner tax picture, but not everyone will see the same payoff. WASHINGTON – The dust has settled on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the tax landscape for homeowners looks...