Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says

In 2023, nearly 37 percent of homes bought by individuals aged 65 and older were located in areas with high risk of extreme heat, compared to 32.3 percent of homes purchased by those under the age of 35. Continue reading

Home equity an underutilized key to retirement readiness, Point says

A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth. Continue reading

Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market

A recent Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas appreciating in value more quickly during the past year than those in high-risk areas. This m… Continue reading

The Keyes Company rolls out brand refresh ahead of 100th anniversary

The rebranding effort, a collaboration with Tiny Wins, a prominent agency known for clients such as Tony Robbins, Visa and CBRE, includes a fresh visual identity, advanced technology tools and a renewed commitment to customer-focused service. Continue reading

Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands

While a new coat of paint can transform a home, it can also work against you if the colors don’t resonate with potential buyers. According to a report from Fixr, the 2024 paint color trends are in, and listing agents are weighing in on how certain hues… Continue reading

Zillow predicts 2025 home trends: A blend of sustainability and tech

As the new year approaches, bringing fresh resolutions, it also ushers in innovations poised to shape modern homes. In a recent report, Zillow shared data-driven predictions for trends that will blend technology with comfort, sustainability and climate… Continue reading

US home prices rose in 90% of metro areas in Q3, NAR says

Home affordability improved as mortgage rates dipped, bringing the monthly mortgage payment on a typical single-family home with a 20 percent down payment to $2,137 — a 5.5 percent decrease from Q2, though still up 2.4 percent year over year. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership

Realtor.com launched the latest chapter of its eight-month buyer agency campaign on Tuesday with a passionate open letter from CEO Damian Eales. In the letter, Eales urged local, state and federal legislators to use their upcoming terms to meaningfully… Continue reading

First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says

The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report. Continue reading