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...
FinCEN Reporting Rule Takes Effect March 1

FinCEN Reporting Rule Takes Effect March 1

By Amy Connolly The FinCEN rule requires reports on certain all-cash sales involving entities or trusts, adding compliance duties for title companies and closing agents in some cases. WASHINGTON – A new federal reporting rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
Helping Customers Move Past Market Anxiety

Helping Customers Move Past Market Anxiety

Buyers are delaying moves over rate and price worries. For agents, that means resetting expectations, correcting myths and stressing long-term value. NEW YORK — Housing markets across the country have cooled due to inflation worries and elevated interest rates, among...
Homeowners Favor Wood Over White in 2026 Kitchens

Homeowners Favor Wood Over White in 2026 Kitchens

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Wood cabinets now lead kitchen remodels, reflecting warmer design trends that can help listings feel updated, on-trend and more appealing to today’s buyers. CHICAGO — Wood cabinetry has officially edged out white as the most popular choice...
Florida Market Cooled in 2025, Rebound Emerging

Florida Market Cooled in 2025, Rebound Emerging

By Jennifer Warner Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum. ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market slowed through much of 2025 as high mortgage rates and...
Florida Market Cooled in 2025, Rebound Emerging

Florida Market Cools in 2025, Rebound Emerging

By Jennifer Warner Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum. ORLANDO, Fla – Florida’s housing market slowed through much of 2025 as high mortgage rates and...