With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years

The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say. Continue reading

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition

The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows its competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again. Continue reading

Dermot Buffini makes way for brother Brian as coaching firm’s chief executive

After 13 years as CEO, Dermot Buffini will now serve as a board advisor and international brand ambassador at the well-known real estate coaching company. Continue reading

How this luxury pro became 1 of Elliman’s top agents every year

After decades in a competitive market, word got around that few can best Dina Goldentayer’s prowess in managing the most elite luxury home sales. Continue reading

NAR’s final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum

In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory. Continue reading

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. Continue reading

A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change

As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate. Continue reading

The priciest home sales of 2025 pushed the boundaries of luxury

Concentrated in Florida and California, the year’s biggest residential sales featured high-profile buyers eager to secure investments with ample square footage, pedigree and prime locations. Continue reading