ORLANDO, Fla. – With an intensifying drought anticipated to last at least through mid-May, the Central Florida region faces a serious threat for destructive wildfires that can spark quickly and spread rapidly, meteorologists and emergency officials said. “One of the things that is concerning to us is that there are still a lot of […]
MIAMI – Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In South Florida, drinking water comes from the Everglades, a vast landscape of wetlands that has long filtered the water relied on by millions of people. But as the Everglades has shrunk over the past century, the region’s water supply and water quality […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The number of policies in the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has dropped to the lowest total since 2022, as efforts continue to move customers into the private market. Citizens had 806,966 policies as of Friday, down from 843,517 policies a week earlier and 841,913 two weeks earlier, […]
WASHINGTON — A modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 7.4% to a 724,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January number, according to newly […]
CHICAGO – Tariff policies may be set at the national level, but that doesn’t mean they’ll have a one-size-fits all impact across the country. Some states have built their economies around global exports (goods such as cars and electronics that they produce and sell internationally) while others have built their economies more around imports […]
WASHINGTON – The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for March 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 5.5% compared from a year ago. Compared to February 2025, applications increased by 14%. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. “Applications for new home purchases increased […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Since 2020, home equity has increased by approximately 80% from $19.5 trillion to about $35 trillion due to rising home values, but many say that the other side of the coin is the significant increase in property taxes that have come with that rise in equity. ICE Mortgage […]
NEW YORK – More than a third of Americans have been exposed to financial fraud over a 12-month period and 68% of Americans have experienced a financial scam at some point in their lives, according to a new survey released by Bankrate, a personal finance company based in New York. The survey, which polled […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida House Committee advanced HB 991 on Tuesday, which would eliminate all boards and commissions that regulate professions under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), including the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB). It also eliminates continuing and post licensing education […]
NEW YORK – The use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in real estate today is nearly ubiquitous, ranging from MLS listing input tools and automated customer interactions through chatbots to predictive analytics that identify potential buyers and sellers. These AI tools can provide valuable insights, help improve lead capture and conversions and ultimately give […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Patios are curated lifestyle experiences for luxury real estate, and in 2025, home buyers are looking for their dream outdoor space under the stars. Staging of these spaces should evoke an emotional response in buyers. Sculptural minimalism trends include oversized loungers and organic shapes that double as art […]
NEW YORK – Remodeling projects allow homeowners to put their personal stamps on a property. In addition to choosing a color and design scheme that fits a particular aesthetic, homeowners may want to outfit their homes with various features that can make them more accommodating to modern living. Homeowners can use these ideas as […]