The 2024 Winter Real Estate Market
Real Estate Today
Curious how to make the most out of your winter real estate transactions? REALTOR® Ron Phipps explains buying and selling strategies for the winter market as the notion of scarcity wanes. He also shares why getting in the market now could provide excellent opportunities. NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and how inventory and interest rates are currently impacting sales. Design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares which home design trends were the worst of 2024. Plus, Andrew Gebhart with PCMag shares his top smart home tech gifts.
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The 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook
Real Estate Today
What’s ahead in the 2025 real estate market? NAR’s President-elect Kevin Brown walks us through strategies for buyers and sellers, including what to know when going up against an all-cash offer. Next, Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders shares why new home construction could be a challenge in the year ahead. Then, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey does a lighting round of which home trends are hot or not. Finally Danielle Hale with shares a 2025 forecast for home prices, mortgage rates, and home supply.
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Energy-Saving Tips For Your Home This Winter
Real Estate Today
REALTORS® Dora Dernavich and Jacob Smith share their top energy-saving strategies and what buyers can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Plus, REALTOR® D’Ette Owen discusses how Alaska residents winterize their homes and handle temps that reach 30 below zero. Priscilla Ress with Eversource Energy shares winter-saving tips involving every part of your home—not just your furnace. Then, Elizabeth Renter with NerdWallet shares details from their First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether red Christmas trees or tinsel...
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What to Know About Becoming a Snowbird
Real Estate Today
Have you ever dreamed of escaping the cold winter months? REALTOR® Sindy Ready from Scottsdale, AZ, shares what amenities and types of homes snowbirds look for in their winter residence. Next, REALTOR® Barb Sukkau from the Niagara region discusses the advantages of becoming a snowbird and how to find the right area. Then, REALTOR® Kathy Dunn explains “half-backing” and why many snowbirds permanently move to Tennessee. Craig Venezia, author of “Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement,” gives tips on how to make buying a second home in a warmer climate possible and the...
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Buying and Selling Real Estate This Holiday Season
Real Estate Today
Should you buy or sell real estate during the holiday season? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest existing-home sales data and why it was the first year-over-year increase in three years. Then, REALTOR® Steven Ellis from Hendersonville, Tennessee explains why October, November, and December are his busiest months for real estate transactions and if holiday decorations deter closing a deal. Interior designer Mary Patton gives ideas on how to make your house more festive while Kelly Fitzsimmons from shares the best way to light up your house for the holidays. Also,...
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The current status of the real estate market
Real Estate Today
Wondering what it’s like to buy and sell real estate in today’s market? REALTOR® Cheri Daniels discusses what is leading to a slow real estate market in Yakima, WA while REALTOR® Rose Kemp shares why Orlando’s market is stable. Plus, REALTOR® Lorraine Aurora gives advice for first-time buyers in a tight market. Then, real estate agent Victoria Sakurova describes the Georgia market and how easy it is to invest in a seaside property there. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey Shares whether papasan chairs or sectionals are hot or not.
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Navigating the Housing Market as a First-Time Home Buyer
Real Estate Today
Are you a first-time home buyer trying to navigate this challenging housing market? Broker Kelly McCormick walks first-time buyers through the entire process and shares why giving yourself time is important. NAR’s Brandi Snowden shares the latest information from the just-released 2024 Profile of Buyers and Sellers. Then, Laura Adams with Money Girl Podcast shares her top tips on saving for a down payment before NAR’s Senior Economist Nadia Evangelou discusses the latest Metro Price Report. Design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether curved furniture or boucle fabric is hot or...
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Getting The Most Value Out Of Your Home
Real Estate Today
Make your biggest investment worth even more! REALTOR® Dale Mattison shares ways homeowners can make a big difference in the value of their homes. Then, appraiser David Griffith discusses how a homeowner or seller can increase the appraised value of their home with maintenance, cleanliness and new paint. Plus, Hannah Yeo with Benjamin Moore tells us how paint can transform a home by making every surface appear brand new. Then, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the impact that presidential elections have on home sales. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether...
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Breaking Down Common Real Estate Fears
Real Estate Today
From mortgages to appraisals to credit scores, real estate can often feel daunting, and at times, scary. REALTOR® Michael Labout breaks down common fears among buyers and sellers, and how to overcome them. Credit expert Gerri Detweiler shares how to overcome “credit-phobia,” a fear of checking your credit score. Plus, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks through the Existing-Home Sales Report. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether formal dining rooms and fluted detailing are hot or not.
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Investing In Real Estate This Fall
Real Estate Today
What will investing in the real estate market be like this fall? REALTOR® Kristin Smith from Dallas, Texas shares how to get started with short-term rental properties. Next, REALTOR® Bill Milliken from Michigan discusses the growing interest in adaptive reuse, such as converting empty office buildings to residential spaces. Then, Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com shares how interest rate drops may impact investment mortgages. After that, commercial REALTOR® Ashley Jackrel from Charleston, SC shares how new office spaces entice employees to work in the office more, so you can get the most out of...
info_outlineAre you ready to sell your house this spring? NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz explains why the latest existing-home sales data saw the largest increase since the summer of 2020, what the median home price in the United States is, and if home sellers are once again getting multiple offers for their houses. REALTOR® J. Lennox Scott discusses how home sellers are dealing with higher interest rates and what they need to do to get their homes ready to sell for the best price. And interior designer Karen Post gives tips on how to prepare your home to sell without spending a lot of money. Also, are floor-to-ceiling mirrors on walls and closets or barn doors HOT or not? Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know.