Economic development is driving housing trends in key U.S. states. Nevada's diversified economy fuels luxury and sustainable communities, especially in Henderson. Texas sees booming demand from corporate relocations in cities like Austin and Dallas. Florida attracts international luxury buyers in Miami and growing family housing in Tampa. North Carolina's Research Triangle spurs tech-driven...
October 2025
Lowering your mortgage payment can significantly ease financial burdens, allowing for better management of expenses and savings. Refinancing is a key strategy, especially with current low rates, but lenders are tightening qualifying standards. Options include cash-out refinancing, extending loan terms, or removing private mortgage insurance (PMI). Homeowners can also appeal tax assessments, reduce...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day. We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities....
Southern Nevada resale homes on market ↑ 37% in August 2025, signaling rising competition for buyers. Despite more inventory, median sale prices declined slightly compared to previous months. High construction and labor costs keep new home prices elevated, limiting affordability for local buyers. Builders face land constraints, preventing significant new home...
Forecasts point to mild price appreciation as tourism-linked jobs and relocation demand support housing needs. Sales volumes should recover slowly as new construction and resales rebalance inventory. Suburban master-planned communities and affordable single-family segments expected to outperform condos. Overall: measured recovery with regionally driven...
Selling a home can be emotionally taxing and time-consuming. To navigate the process effectively, sellers should focus on the business aspect, consider hiring an agent, set a realistic price, and prepare their home for sale. Key mistakes to avoid include getting overly emotional, not hiring an agent, setting an unrealistic price, and neglecting proper staging and photography. Additionally, sellers should...
Finding a new home involves several steps, with closing being the final one. The closing process starts after signing a purchase agreement and making an earnest money deposit, typically occurring 30 to 45 days later. Key steps include funding, title search, title insurance, home appraisal, home inspection, homeowners insurance, final walkthrough, and the closing meeting. During closing, important...