News & Media NEW YORK – Design trends from the 1980s are making a comeback, including vibrant and bold styles and colors, as well as a mix of playful, futuristic and luxury pieces. In some cases, homeowners are embracing wallpaper and using it on ceilings. Neon colors, pastels, wild patterns, and clashing colors are […]
NEW YORK – Question: Myson and daughter-in-law would like us to lend them money to make a down payment on a house. How do we do this, and what are the pros and cons? Answer: If your adult child or another family member asks you to lend them money— say, to pay for a […]
NEW YORK – AI has been around for a long time, and banks have been using AI for a long time – fraud detection alerts, credit scoring risk assessments, process automation, chatbots. Now, generative AI tools have upped the game. Microsoft is renaming its whole Office 365 suite to focus on its Copilot product, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Stressed by rising home insurance prices? Some insurers and agents are offering a way for clients to save substantial amounts of money off their insurance premiums, and data shows more homeowners are taking them up on it. But experts warn that the strategy can be risky. Sales of a form of […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Four young professionals from Florida were selected as part of Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30 class of 2025, demonstrating business acumen, leadership and a commitment to community that sets them apart in the real estate industry. This year’s honorees from Florida are as follows: Madison […]
DETROIT, Mich. — Before 1974, women couldn’t secure a mortgage without a male co-signer. That was before passage of the Fair Housing Act’s prohibitions against sex discrimination and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. But today, single women have emerged as a major segment of homebuyers. In fact, single women have outpaced single men in […]
NAR provides clarity on its new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, addressing seller flexibility, delayed marketing and more.
Brown tones, color drenching, wallpaper and cozy, quiet spaces are trending. Experts say skip tiny homes, farmhouse style and open kitchen shelving.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.62% from 6.64% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages remained at 5.82%, Freddie Mac said.
Insulation boosts comfort, cuts energy costs, blocks noise and lasts for decades — making it a smart, eco-friendly upgrade for any home.
Invasive termites can spread via infested boats, leading to hidden onshore infestations that cause costly damage and are difficult to detect or contain.
A co-op board can stop maintaining a shared AC system if allowed by governing documents and approved by required votes, but actions must be reasonable.
