NEW YORK – One of the biggest motivations for setting up a home will be comfort. While everyone’s values, tastes, and needs vary, for many, nothing matters more than feeling at home. Consequently, if comfort is paramount, avoiding certain things will be essential. From particular types of furnishings to color schemes, this list will […]
NEW YORK – Why do some Americans invest in real estate as part of their retirement strategy? Your Money Briefing podcast host J.R. Whalen spoke to Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher to learn if it’s a good decision. Daghter said some Americans believe the stock market is too volatile. Instead, they […]
NEW YORK – Do you ever wonder why the same real estate agents in your market are quoted in the local news every time? Do you want to learn how that agent can be you? Kevin Hawkins, an award-winning communications consultant specializing in PR and media relations for the real estate industry, shares the […]
News & Media By Fatima Hussein WASHINGTON — The U.S. wants to expand a Treasury committee’s jurisdiction to review land sales near U.S. military sites where foreigners are the buyers. New Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ powers to review land sales near 56 additional military […]
NEW YORK – The desire to own your own home burns fiercely within many of us. But pinpointing the exact moment to make that dream a reality can feel as elusive as catching a shooting star. Market conditions, interest rates and even the season – all these factors swirl around this momentous decision. Key […]
News & Media By Jeff Collins NEW YORK – How is the housing market doing? The answer depends on whom you ask, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors®. “Some people will say it is terrible,” he told real estate writers at a recent conference. “(Others) will say this is […]
TALLAHASSEE — A day after deadly Hurricane Beryl pounded Texas, experts at Colorado State University on Tuesday increased their storm forecast for what was already expected to be an above-average hurricane season. The university’s Department of Atmospheric Science added two named storms and a major hurricane to its outlook for the 2024 season, which […]
NEW YORK – The ’90s were a great time for culture, music, and entertainment. However, kitchen designs of yesteryear have many folks scratching their heads in confusion. If your family still gathers in a kitchen that looks like it’s straight out of an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, it’s probably time to get with […]
NEW YORK — Mortgages make up the bulk of household debt, but a new analysis shows most Americans owe thousands of dollars beyond their home loans, with members of Gen X carrying the highest balances. Across the 100 largest metros in the U.S., the median non-mortgage debt is $24,668, according to online lending marketplace […]
NEW YORK – Networking immediately frightens many people, yet it is very important to expand your contact list. Fortunately, networking does not have to be limited to exchanging cards or a short and seemingly pointless conversation. It can also be nice to strike up a conversation with someone in your industry. Here are six […]
News & Media NEW YORK – The 7% mortgage rate may be considered too high for those who experienced the historically low rates throughout the pandemic, but Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says if rates were to come down a little more, the real-estate market might be closer to equilibrium. “I think 6.5% I’d feel […]
LOS ANGELES – The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring season and amid a gloomy outlook for the summer and fall. Home shoppers came into 2024 with optimism that mortgage rates would ease further after a decline late last year. But those hopes faded […]