
Selling Without an Agent May Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. In 2025, homes that sold with an agent went for 18% more than those that sold without one.That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with right now, sel

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory movin

Homebuilders turn cautious on second-half outlook
Most executives expect a flat second half as rising construction costs and cautious speculative building shape the new-home outlook.

Florida cities sweep top retirement spots
Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis.

