With the numbers showing a slight dip in commission percentages, one might assume the impact of the NAR settlement is minor. However, agents are discovering that the challenges are about more than just the amount of commission they are earning. HousingWire surveyed a select group of real estate professionals and their responses tell a more nuanced story of evolving consumer expectations, internal...

Realtor.com has launched a new national advertising campaign featuring country music artist and actress Reba McEntire as the company aims to offer reassurance to prospective homebuyers who are navigating a historically difficult real estate market. The campaign, titled “Nearly Home,” incorporates sitcom-style ads that draw on real buyer experiences and attempt to ease the emotional toll of the...

Digital earnest money solutions company Earnnest is the latest tool available to California Regional MLS (CRMLS) subscribers via the MLS’s REcore dashboard. The firms announced their strategic partnership late last month. Beginning in June, CRMLS subscribers will have access to Earnnest at no cost, as it will be a core product within the REcore dashboard. “We’re thrilled to join forces with...

Whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold or subdued, your living room should be a place where you can feel comfortable, let down your guard and spend quality time with friends, family or just yourself. There’s an art to decorating a room that looks great and works well...

Choosing property investment means focusing on location, different market situations, and potential appreciation. All these factors are vital; one prime aspect that often gets neglected is the property design itself. The design of a residence or structure is a key influencer in terms of its marketability, resale value, and general attractiveness. Be it seasoned investors or first-time buyers, having an...

California home sales took a step back in March 2025 as growing economic uncertainty and consumer anxiety weighed on the state's housing market, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 277,030 in March, representing a 2.3% drop from February's pace of...

This week, the Federal Reserve is holding a crucial meeting that could significantly influence the housing market in 2025 and 2026. The outcome could set the stage for mortgage rate cuts or a pause in action until there are shifts in the labor market. As many have observed, President Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Jerome Powell’s reluctance to lower rates. While replacing Powell is not...

Size is relative, but a 150-to-170-square-foot kitchen is generally considered modest in U.S. homes. Yet with the right design strategies, it’s often more than enough space to accommodate abundant storage, adequate countertop space and even seating at an island or peninsula. For an idea of what’s...

Many factors go into creating a memorable outdoor path. “A wonderful garden path stands out when there is a terrific balance of natural circulation and function, scale, material selection and intrigue,” Jeff True of...

Another jobs week has come and gone, and while we see some signs of a slowdown in the labor market, it’s not breaking. Since 2022, I have suggested that to get mortgage rates below 6% with a longer duration, we need to see either a shift in the labor market or additional rate cuts that would lower the Fed Funds rate to around 3.5% or below. The growth rate of inflation has made encouraging progress,...