Mortgage Rates Drift Up to 2-Week Highs

The bad news: mortgage rates moved up to their highest levels in 2 weeks today.  The good news: the rate range has been very narrow during that time, so there's not too much of a difference between 2-week highs (6.20%) and lows (6.15%).  Today's move wasn't a product of anything that happe

Home Design Shifts Toward Screen-Free Spaces

Designers say staging increasingly highlights screen-free spaces, helping buyers picture rooms meant for rest, creativity and time offline.

NAR Opens 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Application

The annual Good Neighbor Awards recognize Realtors who made an extraordinary impact in their communities. Five winners will receive a $10K grant.

High Housing Costs Change How Buyers Live

With prices outpacing wages and mortgage rates elevated, some owners offset monthly costs by renting rooms, co-buying with friends or creating shared living setups.