Bold Design Trends Dominate Fall Decor

Owners are embracing bold, highly personal design in late 2025, from vivid colors to textured finishes, even as neutrals are expected to return in 2026.  

Fannie Mae Ends Credit Score Minimum

Fannie Mae is dropping its 620 minimum credit score rule, giving lenders more flexibility to assess borrower risk without changing core loan standards.

How the Five Senses Are Shaping Home Design

From color and texture to scent and sound, homeowners are using all five senses to create spaces that feel personal, nostalgic and alive.

FSBOs Reach All-Time Low

Fewer homeowners are completing a For Sale By Owner transaction and are heavily turning to real estate agents for guidance, NAR found.