A new NAR survey highlights how affordability pressures, limited supply and reduced mobility are shaping buyer, owner and renter sentiment nationwide.
Strategic upgrades can attract buyers and strengthen first impressions, from fresh paint and minor updates to newer HVAC systems and better curb appeal.
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth.
Designers say homeowners who turned walk-in closets into offices may want to restore them before selling, as buyers now prize storage and livability.
At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.
A new roof can boost curb appeal, buyer confidence and deal certainty. Beyond looks, roof age can influence appraisals, insurance and financing decisions.
Updated TVs, sound systems and lighting can boost an entertainment room’s appeal. Smart upgrades help buyers picture daily living and can strengthen a home’s showing.
By skipping the perfect-home myth, first-time buyers can focus on budget, condition and location, and choose a home and neighborhood that truly fit how they live.
Refinancing can lower monthly payments, change loan terms or tap home equity, but fees, credit scores and timing matter when replacing an existing mortgage.
With no immediate rate changes from the Fed, the next moves for mortgage rates may depend on economic reports and any action involving mortgage-backed securities.
