Quick Takeaways Independent research shows that real property typically has an economic life of 18 to 30 years. Economic depreciation reflects more than the physical aging of a building; it also ...

This analysis is a critical component of the mortgage transaction and, over the years, new laws, rules, and regulations have been implemented in an effort to protect the independence of the appraiser.

The ordinance only allowed short-term rentals that are owner-occupied—such as a bed and breakfast—in the city's residential ...

Your professionalism will shine when you start preparing your clients now for the appraisal reporting changes underway—and ...

The 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report reveals which tools agents are using to save time and get ahead in the business.

The housing market is feeling the pressure from higher borrowing costs, with some buyers shrugging higher rates off and moving ahead while others take the wait-and-see approach. Higher mortgage rates ...

One of the many aspects involved in the purchase of a property is the loan-to-value ratio or LTV. LTV plays a significant role in mortgage approval and the terms offered to borrowers. REALTORS® can ...

This city of 65,000 in Fairfax County, Va., was developed in the early 1960s to give residents the sense of joy that comes ...

A new NAR report finds data centers affect housing markets very differently depending on location. While 92% of U.S. counties have no mapped data centers, high-concentration counties tend to have ...

It’s not unusual to go into the homebuying process with a priority list that needs to be whittled down once you see what’s available on the market. Using a checklist like this to refine what’s most ...

In 2025, robotic lawn mowers have matured into practical smart home tools. Learn how they save time, cut costs, and influence ...