May, February and April bring the highest seller premiums, making this month a prime time to list, according to a 10-year ATTOM home sales analysis.

Pending home sales jumped 9.8% in the South (including Florida) in March – leading all regions – as lower mortgage rates fueled strong spring homebuying activity. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales increased 6.1% in March – the greatest month-to-month increase since December 2023 (+7.0%) – according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast experienced […]

Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales descended in March, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Sales slid in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales dropped in the Midwest and South, increased in […]

By Myra Arnold Sellers are encouraged to showcase home renovations as buyers are increasingly seeking turnkey homes. Buyers are willing to pay more for remodeled homes. NEW YORK — Even as home prices keep going up and properties become less affordable, homebuyers are willing to pay more to own a remodeled home, according to Zillow. […]

The Insurance Information Institute said legislative reforms have curbed claims-related litigation and slowed premium growth in the past two years.

Investing in short-term rentals (STRs) can be a gold mine—or a costly lesson in what not to do. The key? Picking the right market that fits your budget and investment goals.