Nina A Dahlan PA/ Keller Williams Premiere Property

05/11/2026

The generation coming up make look different on paper than their predecessors, Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, grew up watching Millennials struggle to advance in the economy under the weight of hefty school loans. According to the 2025 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyers and Sellers r...

05/09/2026

More homebuyers may be ready to enter the market now – figuring out debt-to-income ratio, interest rates, budget considerations and other factors are key. KEY WEST, Fla. — By the third quarter of 2025, the tide seemingly began to turn in regards to a housing market that had been marked by limite...

05/08/2026

Single-family home prices during March were up by 0.4% on both a month-over-month and year-over-year measurement, according to a data report from Cotality. Among states, Illinois saw the most annual growth in March, increasing by 5.7%. It was followed by New Jersey and Connecticut (5.6%), Nebraska (...

05/07/2026

The government’s spending and investment grew at a 9.3% annual rate in Q1 while consumer spending growth slowed to 1.6%. Q1 covered about a month of the Iran war. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after ...

05/06/2026

Realtor.com April report: U.S. home prices fall for 6th straight month, but fewer price cuts indicate that sellers are entering the market with realistic expectations. AUSTIN, Texas — Despite a turbulent start to the month marked by spiking gas prices, rising mortgage rates and declining consumer ...

05/05/2026

To get the most out of the investment, prioritize location, think about return on investment when doing renovations and sell a home at the right time. SEBRING, Fla. — Real estate has long been considered a good investment. Whether people are buying a home they intend to live in or purchasing in...

05/04/2026

Consumers’ income expectations were slightly more optimistic and their perceptions of the labor market improved, but otherwise little else changed from March. NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® edged up by 0.6 points to 92.8 (1985=100) in April, from 92.2 in March's upw...

05/02/2026

Thoughtful planning can help would-be home buyers prepare for the experience. A clear look at finances and budget is a good place to start. ORLANDO, Fla. — Buying a home is a major milestone and with the right preparation it can be a confident and accessible experience. A thoughtful, well-informed...

05/01/2026

Ending a 3-week slide, it’s up from 6.23% last week, but lower than the 6.76% a year ago. The 15-year FRM rose to 5.64%; it was 5.58% last week and 5.92% a year ago. WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers i...

04/29/2026

To get the most out of the investment, prioritize location, think about return on investment when doing renovations and sell a home at the right time. SEBRING, Fla. — Real estate has long been considered a good investment. Whether people are buying a home they intend to live in or purchasing inves...

04/28/2026