Consumer

Independently of other recent tariffs, the U.S. is preparing to more than double levies on softwood lumber from Canada, and builders should “plan accordingly.”

Though the number of office exclusives is rising, a new report from Bright MLS found no financial advantage to pre-marketing a home off the MLS.

The number of households that can only afford homes under $300K far exceeds the supply at that price point, while there is a glut of homes valued at $2M and up.

Most first-time sellers who bought during the pandemic report having regrets, and many are preparing to give up the home they thought they’d stay in for life.

After Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units.

If fewer listings are publicly accessible, first-timers and buyers in areas where PLN-friendly brokerages dominate could face more challenges.

The nationwide inventory shortage — 3.8 million homes — is reaching a point of no return in some parts of the country though new construction is increasing.

With private insurers leaving — and a state-backed program on the hook for billions in payouts — owners may struggle to protect their high-risk homes.

For clients, getting an offer accepted might seem like the end of the homebuying process. A new guide from NAR helps explain all the steps that follow.

10 questions every listing agent had better be able to answer, from whether to list on the MLS or offer buy-side compensation to what goes into pricing a home.

NAR’s latest consumer guide tells buyers exactly what to ask a prospective agent. Agents should be prepared with compelling responses that play up their value.

Two U.S. senators are pushing for policy changes that would reduce “exclusionary” zoning regulations and promote local development.

During a livestream presentation, Bright MLS’s chief economist highlighted some of the most misunderstood topics or mistaken beliefs about real estate.

CubiCasa President Jeff Allen has a specific goal: attach a floor plan to every listing. But he also says "massive advances" in tech are coming.