Trends Dominating the Luxury Market in 2026

Wealthy buyers in 2026 are prioritizing multigenerational layouts, privacy and flexible spaces that reflect broader lifestyle and financial planning goals.

Cost-Effective Methods to Boost Curb Appeal

Low-cost projects like a freshly painted front door, trimmed landscaping, power washing and updated lighting can noticeably improve a home’s exterior without major spending.

Mortgage Rates Unchanged Despite Bond Market Improvement

As we reported last week , the announcement that Fannie and Freddie would buy $200bln in mortgage-backed securities led to a precipitous drop in rates last week. For most of Friday, the top tier 30yr fixed rate was at 5.99% for the average lender according to MND's daily mortgage rate index--the low

IRS to Begin Accepting 2025 Returns on Jan. 26

The 2026 filing season opens with the IRS expecting about 164 million returns and rolling out updates tied to recently enacted tax law changes for 2025.