Housing Wealth Remains Elevated Nationwide

Housing Wealth Remains Elevated Nationwide

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...
How Smart Agents Build Momentum in 2026

How Smart Agents Build Momentum in 2026

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...
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...