by | Dec 12, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
As 2025 comes to a close, affordability has stabilized somewhat for many homebuyers, according to the latest National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index. NAR’s data saw the qualifying income needed to buy a home decrease slightly to $100,272...
by | Dec 11, 2025 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
As the year closes out, we’re looking back at some of the trends that have defined success for real estate professionals across the board in 2025—chief among them the growing embrace of AI. In an ever-evolving market that sees consistent innovation in hardware,...
by Paige Brown | Dec 11, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has continued its international engagement in 2025, supporting multiple markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. The organization provides consulting, strategy...
by | Dec 11, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Above: Pearson Smith Realty Staff and Leadership at D.C. metro regional meeting. Eric Pearson CEO Chris Boris Principal Broker Pearson Smith Realty Ashburn, Virginia www.PearsonSmithRealty.com Region served: Metro D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia Years in...
by | Dec 11, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
When a homeowner owes more on their mortgage than the property is worth, they’re considered “upside down” or in a negative-equity position. And these situations are more common than many agents realize. As of Q3 2025, 2.8% of all mortgaged residential properties in...
by Beth McGuire | Dec 11, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the sharp decline some buyers may have been hoping for, are enough to see modest home price growth in the new year, economists predict. The latest Primary...