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.

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.

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.

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.

NEW YORK — Homeowners who converted walk-in closets into home offices during the pandemic may want to reconsider those changes before listing in 2026, according to designers who say buyer priorities ...

Mortgage rates edged higher, with 30-year loans at 6.1% (up from 6.09%) and 15-year rates at 5.49%. Buyers and sellers are watching what comes next.

Prolonged vacancies may also invite squatters, creating legal and safety concerns that are difficult to resolve once occupancy occurs. Beyond quality-of-life issues, proximity to a severely neglected ...

The Code of Ethics has adapted with the real estate industry for over 100 years. Updates to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual go into effect at the beginning of each year. Here’s what’s new in ...

NEW YORK — The notion of refinancing is often misunderstood by homeowners, or at least not fully understood. The definition partially describes what refinancing is all about – it's a re-finance of an ...

Debt-to-income ratio, savings balances and credit scores shape borrowing power, loan terms and readiness to buy a home in today’s market.