Talking points: What a local MLS broker marketplace is and how it benefits all buyers and sellers.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a stone’s throw away from reaching a 7% average. Monthly mortgage payments have jumped nearly $300 in the last year.

Real estate professionals can use these market and financial tips to improve their own property investment strategy or that of their clients.

For boutique brokerages, sometimes staying in the black means growing, but it’s equally important to maintain that intimate, small-business feel.

Advancements in lighting technology provides homeowners with energy efficiency, improved security and potential health benefits.

Light pollution disturbs nature and can cost billions. Communities and cities are increasingly aware of the negative effects of light pollution and are passing ordinances to curb the problem. This affects how homeowners light their yards, and real estate professionals who know the ins and outs are better equipped to help their clients.

Louisiana pro Jennifer Richardson vowed to remove trash and weeds from neglected roadway medians around town. She turned to social media for help and amassed 100 volunteers.

Consumer prices are rising at the slowest pace in more than two years, and economists say the Federal Reserve should not raise its interest rate again.

Inventory recently hit its lowest level since 1999, which is impacting real estate professionals’ ability to serve clients, NAR’s 2023 Member Profile finds.

The inventory crunch is creating intense stressors for your clients. You can tap into resources and training to better manage their emotions.