Regulators imply a ban without saying it, real estate agents should read the words

Soft phrasing can indicate guidance or opinion, and agents can preserve compliant options by parsing what is actually prohibited

Glidden’s 2027 Color of the Year Promises a ‘Reset’ Without the Remodel

For homeowners craving a change but not necessarily the price tag—or upheaval—of a renovation, Glidden is offering a timely proposition: it’s time for a simple reset. On Monday, the paint brand named Artifact, a smoky midtone blue, its Color of the Year for 2027. But the thinking behind the shade ma

Scammers Are Trying To Sell Homes They Don’t Own—and Attempts Have More Than Doubled

A growing real estate scam starts with an audacious premise: A criminal pretends to be a property owner and tries to sell a home or piece of land that does not belong to them. And title professionals say they're seeing a lot more of it. In a survey released on Monday from the American Land Title Ass

Best Week To Buy Is Almost Here—and It Could Save Home Shoppers $14K

As children head back to school and the air turns crisp, the housing market is entering its sweetest spot: the peak homebuying week of 2026, offering savvy shoppers more options, bigger savings, and less competition. The new Realtor.com® Best Time To Buy 2026 report identifies Sept. 27–Oct. 3 as the