U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.

In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month in September, according to the...
Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers

Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers

By Ron Hurtibise Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Progressive, one of the nation’s top auto insurance companies, plans...
Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales

Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales

Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads. NEW YORK — In today’s challenging market of cautious buyers and reluctant sellers, success isn’t about...
NAR: AI Apps Must Meet MLS Standards

NAR: AI Apps Must Meet MLS Standards

By Stacey Moncrieff NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements. WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors® responded Tuesday to a new real estate listing application being...
Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap

Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap

Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently. NEW YORK — Many new real estate agents fall into the “secret agent” trap, announcing their career and then disappearing from...
Generational Gaps Shape Neighborhood Appeal

Generational Gaps Shape Neighborhood Appeal

By Erin Cogswell A new survey finds neighbor connections vary sharply by generation, and experts say those bonds, or lack of them, can shape community stability and home values. NEW YORK — Whether they live across the street or the hall, your neighbors have a...