The pandemic’s influence persists, with many real estate agents adopting VR and AR to offer virtual home tours, enhancing the home-buying experience online.

Homes with wellness-focused amenities, such as home gyms, saunas, and spa bathrooms, are in demand, reflecting buyers’ interest in quality-of-life upgrades.

Integrated technology like security systems, voice-controlled devices, and automation are becoming essential in new homes, adding to property value and appealing to tech-savvy buyers.

With an increasing demand for sustainability, homes designed for energy efficiency—using eco-friendly heating and solar panels—are attracting buyers and offering potential tax benefits.

As the 2024 elections approach, proposed housing policies are becoming a hot topic. Both major parties are discussing strategies to improve affordability, like down payment subsidies and zoning changes to promote affordable housing.

Newsletters are covering price changes across various regions, with predictions of price drops in some coastal Florida areas due to high climate risks and insurance costs, while affordable, climate-resilient areas like Albany, NY, and Grand Rapids, MI, are expected to see price increases.