New Home Sales Surge More Than Expected

The Commerce Department said new home sales surged by 4.1%, the highest level in over a year. Economists had expected new home sales to climb by 0.5%.

Taxpayers To Get Bigger Standard Deductions

For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately in tax year 2025, the standard deduction is rising to $15,000 — up $400 from 2024.

NAR Guide Empowers Buyers with Questions

NAR’s new resource, Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent, helps buyers select the right agent by providing essential questions to ask during the process.

‘Check My Contract' Website Launched

The site will help residential or commercial property insurance policyholders who have entered into a repair contract related to an insurance claim.