Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents shows that more than one-third (36%) of home sellers now find their agents online, a sharp increase from just 15% in 2018. Among buyers, 33% said online research played a significant role in selecting an agent. At the same time, repeat buyers now account for a majority of home purchases. Zillow found that 55% of buyers have previously...

There was a time when the living room was the most important space in the house. It was where guests were received, furniture was carefully arranged, and certain rules quietly applied. You didn’t eat there casually. You didn’t sprawl. And you definitely didn’t treat it like just another room. Somewhere along the way, that authority faded. The living room didn’t disappear, but it stopped...

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Palm Beach Market Shows Strong Year-End Momentum Gains Palm Beach County Florida home sales accelerated for a third straight month in November 2025, signaling renewed momentum in South Florida's housing market even as higher borrowing costs and longer selling times persist, according to data released by the Miami Association of Realtors. Total residential sales in Palm Beach County jumped 19.7% from a...

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In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners are rethinking home design with a focus on intention and ease. They’re prioritizing warmth, longevity and well-being, choosing spaces that feel personal, calming and built to last. Many of this year’s leading trends — rich materials,...

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by refusing to fund it. The judge ordered the administration to continue to seek funding for the bureau, which was created by Congress but is funded through the Federal Reserve. The Trump administration had argued that because the Federal Reserve is operating at a...

REMAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the homeownership experience and empower its agents. Leading this innovation is Travis Saxton, EVP of Strategy at...

Below is a timeline of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, along with additional coverage of those topics. Opinions on Trump administration actions CFPB Trump fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra  Feb. 1 Trump names Scott Bessent as new acting CFPB director Feb. 3 New CFPB...