If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices.

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

The commencement of the war with Iran caused further damage to consumer sentiment in March, according to the latest Survey of Consumers from the University of Michigan. The Index of Consumer Sentiment clocked in at 53.3 in March, down 5.8% from 56.6 in February and down 6.5% from 57 at the same time last year.… The post Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level in 2026 Following Launch of Iranian Conflict appeared first on RISMedia.

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday...

The North American luxury real estate market is maintaining its trajectory–one defined by intention, stability, and long-term wealth positioning, according to the latest data from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (the Institute)’s March 2026 Luxury Market Report. For luxury real estate professionals, teams and brokerage leaders, understanding this shift is essential to advising clients… The post Luxury Update: February Data Underscores Market Stability and Resilience appeared first on RISMedia.

Above, a listing photo of a room staged by Alexandria Pearl. Homes are not purchased with logic alone. They are purchased with emotion.  Thoughtful staging creates the emotional connection that allows buyers to envision their life unfolding within a space. I often refer to it as the “Disney effect” for homes. It’s about creating an… The post The New First Showing Is Online appeared first on RISMedia.

Above, photo credit: Maximillian Conacher While bringing a period of quiet uncertainty for much of the real estate industry, 2025 proved in stark contrast to be a year of monumental change for HomeSmart. After spending decades shaping real estate’s first and most successful 100%-model brokerage into an industry powerhouse, Founder and CEO Matt Widdows now… The post Homesmart: The Next Chapter appeared first on RISMedia.