Home Design Shifts Toward Screen-Free Spaces

Home Design Shifts Toward Screen-Free Spaces

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...
Housing Market Momentum Builds Early in 2026

Housing Market Momentum Builds Early in 2026

New HousingWire metrics point to stronger buyer activity, modest price stability and expanding inventory as early 2026 gets underway. WASHINGTON — With buyer demand strengthening as house prices stabilize and inventory rises, the housing mark appears to be improving,...
NAR Opens 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Application

NAR Opens 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Application

The annual Good Neighbor Awards recognize Realtors who made an extraordinary impact in their communities. Five winners will receive a $10K grant. CHICAGO — Applications are now open for the National Association of Realtors®’ 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, honoring real...
More Families Look to Multigenerational Living

More Families Look to Multigenerational Living

A new survey finds 39% of Americans are more likely to move aging parents into their homes than consider assisted living or nursing facilities. NEW YORK — Is this the end for nursing homes? Americans are twice as likely to consider moving elderly relatives under their...
Florida Economy Set to Outperform Nation in 2026

Florida Economy Set to Outperform Nation in 2026

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s economy is expected to continue outperforming the nation in 2026, even as growth...