What’s ahead in the 2025 real estate market? NAR’s President-elect Kevin Brown walks us through strategies for buyers and sellers, including what to know when going up against an all-cash offer. Next, Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders shares why new home construction could be a challenge in the year ahead. Then, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey does a lighting round of which home trends are hot or not. Finally Danielle Hale with <a href= "http://realtor.com/">Realtor.com</a> shares a 2025 forecast for home prices, mortgage rates, and home supply.

<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;What’s ahead in the 2025 real estate market? NAR’s President-elect Kevin Brown walks us through strategies for buyers and sellers, including what to know when going up against an all-cash offer. Next, Robert Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders shares why new home construction could be a challenge in the year ahead. Then, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey does a lighting round of which home trends are hot or not. Finally Danielle Hale with &lt;a href= "http://realtor.com/"&gt;Realtor.com&lt;/a&gt; shares a 2025 forecast for home prices, mortgage rates, and home supply.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What’s ahead in the 2025 real estate market? NAR’s President-elect Kevin Brown walks us through strategies for buyers and sellers, including what to know when going up against an all-cash offer. Next, Robert Dietz with the National Association of...

The 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook

REALTORS® Dora Dernavich and Jacob Smith share their top energy-saving strategies and what buyers can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Plus, REALTOR® D’Ette Owen discusses how Alaska residents winterize their homes and handle temps that reach 30 below zero. Priscilla Ress with Eversource Energy shares winter-saving tips involving every part of your home—not just your furnace. Then, Elizabeth Renter with NerdWallet shares details from their First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether red Christmas trees or tinsel is hot or not.

<description>&lt;p&gt;REALTORS® Dora Dernavich and Jacob Smith share their top energy-saving strategies and what buyers can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Plus, REALTOR® D’Ette Owen discusses how Alaska residents winterize their homes and handle temps that reach 30 below zero. Priscilla Ress with Eversource Energy shares winter-saving tips involving every part of your home—not just your furnace. Then, Elizabeth Renter with NerdWallet shares details from their First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether red Christmas trees or tinsel is hot or not.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

REALTORS® Dora Dernavich and Jacob Smith share their top energy-saving strategies and what buyers can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Plus, REALTOR® D’Ette Owen discusses how Alaska residents winterize their homes and handle...

Energy-Saving Tips For Your Home This Winter

Have you ever dreamed of escaping the cold winter months? REALTOR® Sindy Ready from Scottsdale, AZ, shares what amenities and types of homes snowbirds look for in their winter residence. Next, REALTOR® Barb Sukkau from the Niagara region discusses the advantages of becoming a snowbird and how to find the right area. Then, REALTOR® Kathy Dunn explains “half-backing” and why many snowbirds permanently move to Tennessee. Craig Venezia, author of “Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement,” gives tips on how to make buying a second home in a warmer climate possible and the financial implications that come along with it. And, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether bright red refrigerators and stainless steel kitchen cabinets are hot or not.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever dreamed of escaping the cold winter months? REALTOR® Sindy Ready from Scottsdale, AZ, shares what amenities and types of homes snowbirds look for in their winter residence. Next, REALTOR® Barb Sukkau from the Niagara region discusses the advantages of becoming a snowbird and how to find the right area. Then, REALTOR® Kathy Dunn explains “half-backing” and why many snowbirds permanently move to Tennessee. Craig Venezia, author of “Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement,” gives tips on how to make buying a second home in a warmer climate possible and the financial implications that come along with it. And, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether bright red refrigerators and stainless steel kitchen cabinets are hot or not.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Have you ever dreamed of escaping the cold winter months? REALTOR® Sindy Ready from Scottsdale, AZ, shares what amenities and types of homes snowbirds look for in their winter residence. Next, REALTOR® Barb Sukkau from the Niagara region discusses...

What to Know About Becoming a Snowbird

Should you buy or sell real estate during the holiday season? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest existing-home sales data and why it was the first year-over-year increase in three years. Then, REALTOR® Steven Ellis from Hendersonville, Tennessee explains why October, November, and December are his busiest months for real estate transactions and if holiday decorations deter closing a deal. Interior designer Mary Patton gives ideas on how to make your house more festive while Kelly Fitzsimmons from <a href= "https://lightupyourholidays.com/">Light Up Your Holidays</a> shares the best way to light up your house for the holidays. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares five home design trends she’s thankful for.

<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Should you buy or sell real estate during the holiday season? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest existing-home sales data and why it was the first year-over-year increase in three years. Then, REALTOR® Steven Ellis from Hendersonville, Tennessee explains why October, November, and December are his busiest months for real estate transactions and if holiday decorations deter closing a deal. Interior designer Mary Patton gives ideas on how to make your house more festive while Kelly Fitzsimmons from &lt;a href= "https://lightupyourholidays.com/"&gt;&lt;u&gt;Light Up Your Holidays&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; shares the best way to light up your house for the holidays. Also, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares five home design trends she’s thankful for.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Should you buy or sell real estate during the holiday season? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest existing-home sales data and why it was the first year-over-year increase in three years. Then, REALTOR® Steven Ellis from...

Buying and Selling Real Estate This Holiday Season

Wondering what it’s like to buy and sell real estate in today’s market? REALTOR® Cheri Daniels discusses what is leading to a slow real estate market in Yakima, WA while REALTOR® Rose Kemp shares why Orlando’s market is stable. Plus, REALTOR® Lorraine Aurora gives advice for first-time buyers in a tight market. Then, real estate agent Victoria Sakurova describes the Georgia market and how easy it is to invest in a seaside property there. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey Shares whether papasan chairs or sectionals are hot or not.

<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Wondering what it’s like to buy and sell real estate in today’s market? REALTOR® Cheri Daniels discusses what is leading to a slow real estate market in Yakima, WA while REALTOR® Rose Kemp shares why Orlando’s market is stable. Plus, REALTOR® Lorraine Aurora gives advice for first-time buyers in a tight market. Then, real estate agent Victoria Sakurova describes the Georgia market and how easy it is to invest in a seaside property there. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey Shares whether papasan chairs or sectionals are hot or not.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Wondering what it’s like to buy and sell real estate in today’s market? REALTOR® Cheri Daniels discusses what is leading to a slow real estate market in Yakima, WA while REALTOR® Rose Kemp shares why Orlando’s market is stable. Plus, REALTOR®...

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