IRS Urges Early Prep as 2026 Tax Rules Shift

Internal Revenue Service advises taxpayers to prepare now for filing changes, including direct-deposit refunds, updated tax laws and new child savings accounts.

Pursuing Upside-Down Properties for New Listings

Homes with negative equity could create openings for experienced agents, as fewer competitors and options like short sales allow for creative deal structures.

House-Flipping Activity Continues to Cool

Higher borrowing and renovation costs, limited inventory and rising competition are squeezing margins, pushing investors to adjust strategies, according to ATTOM.

Homeowners Staying Home Longer & All-Cash Buyers at Record Levels

According to a National Association of Realtors’ survey of recent home buyers and sellers, homeowners are staying in their homes longer than ever, an average of 11 years; first-time buyers represent only 21% of all home buyers; and all-cash home buyers are at an all-time high. The post Homeowners St