How Smart Agents Build Momentum in 2026

Top agents should be doubling down on what already works, such as reviewing past leads and focusing on fewer high-value connections, for success this year.

Housing Wealth Remains Elevated Nationwide

Home prices rose in most U.S. metros in late 2025. Florida saw some price softening tied to higher inventory, while homeowners continue to hold significant equity.

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.