Digital mortgage tools speed up home loans and may reduce costs, but it’s key to understand how your data is used and choose a lender you're comfortable with.

To ensure a family member keeps a co-owned vacation home, consider joint tenancy with right of survivorship and create a co-ownership agreement.

Real estate teams can boost leads by using personalized content, AI tools and live chats to engage buyers who expect instant, tailored communication.

Remodeling report: Some projects boost the home’s appeal and offer a great return on investment, like a new steel front door (100% ROI) or a closet remodel (83% ROI).

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.83% from 6.62% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages increased to 6.03% from 5.82%.

NAR's latest guide helps buyers navigate land purchases, construction loans and building a custom home, providing valuable insights and tools for informed decisions.  

Experts forecast home prices to rise 3.4% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, down from earlier projections, according to Fannie Mae’s Q1 2025 survey.

In early 2025, luxury homes saw stable demand, making up 7.5% of sales, up from 5% in February 2023. Listings under $1M took 64 days to sell and over $1M took 75 days.

The 28/36 rule helps buyers gauge affordability: spend no more than 28% of income on housing and 36% on total debt, though some lenders may allow more.  

March housing starts fell 11.4% to a 1.32M pace amid higher rates and costs, while permits rose 1.6%, suggesting continued interest in future building.