NEWS

On March 15, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached an agreement with plaintiffs that would, if approved by the court, end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The Settlement also includes some changes to real estate transactions, but importantly, consumers will continue to have choices regarding real estate services. These practice changes went into effect on August 17, 2024:

Real estate agents who use and list properties for sale on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—a local marketplace used by real estate professionals (both buyer brokers and listing brokers) to share information about inventory in a particular area—will be required to enter into written agreements with buyers before touring a home. Those written agreements must include:

It’s that time of year again when we dive into the most “frightening” home design trends of 2025—the ones that could spook potential buyers, clash with current tastes and even potentially hurt a home’s resale value—that is, if you’re not careful.

Throughout the year, designers, real estate professionals and consumer surveys have all weighed in, sharing their disdain for certain looks, layouts and décor choices that can feel outdated, overdone or completely impractical. From furniture faux pas to paint color missteps, we’ve gathered the worst of the worst in countdown fashion.

Find the trends that make designers cringe, buyers roll their eyes and homeowners question what they were ever thinking.