According to the America’s Housing 2025 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, Americans are expected to spend $608 billion on U.S. residential remodeling in 2025. If you ...

December can be a tough time to list and sell your home due to not only the colder weather, but also the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But if you need to sell your home during winter, there are some ...

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recent report on the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (HBS), 11% of all buyers cited that saving for a down payment was the most difficult step ...

To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, Maryland state law established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The Homestead Credit limits the increase in taxable ...

 The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) issues a Consumer Guide Series, and one of its most recent topics was on Home Selling Tips for Privacy and Safety.Safety around photos and video of your ...

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently released an update to the 2020 Maryland Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).In 2024, the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) ...

A new Maryland law that went into effect Oct. 1, aims to protect vulnerable homeowners from predatory real estate wholesaling practices while preserving legitimate business operations in the industry.The ...

The three-way agreement describes how the local, state and national associations use their collective voices and resources to help effectively support the business of every REALTOR’s® mission of preserving, ...

As part of their consumer guide series, the National Association of REALTORS® provides information on a variety of real estate topics. A recent release focused on “How to Protect Against Real Estate Wire ...

With Congress failing to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that is still in effect, many, but not all, government programs, ...

With Congress failing to approve funding for government operations by the Sept. 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown, many, but not all, government programs, including some that impact federal ...

Each year, October 1 marks the effective date of a host of Maryland laws, including those impacting real estate. Maryland REALTORS® issued an update of the following new laws for consumers, real estate ...

New data shows Maryland’s housing market continued to cool in September, with home sales falling 9.1% year-over-year. A total of 5,830 homes changed hands compared to 6,411 in September 2024.Despite fewer ...

 VantageScore 4.0 is the latest credit scoring model being used by the three major credit bureaus. Data shows it’s a better predictor of mortgage readiness than the traditional FICO score.National ...

September is REALTOR® Safety month. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has compiled tips and best practices from subject matter experts, law enforcement, and industry veterans to help keep REALTORS® ...