HAINES CITY, Fla. — Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida’s citrus capital produces more boxes of citrus than any other county in the state and has devoted tens of thousands of acres to growing millions of trees. But last year, more people […]
NEW YORK — As more companies recommit to an in-office culture, the nation’s retreat from office property may be ending. In the third quarter of this year, one-third of all companies are requiring workers to be in the office five days a week, up 31% from the second quarter, according to Flex Index. “We […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — About 1 in 5 National Football League (NFL) followers say their loyalty played an extremely significant or highly significant role in their home search process, and a majority (55%) say that supporting a local team helps them feel more connected to their community and neighborhood, according to new research from […]
News & Media IRVINE, Calif. — Dec. 4 stands out as the best day of the year to buy a home, while November’s 7.3% premium — the lowest of any month — offers advantages for buyers as well, according to real estate analytics company ATTOM. According to ATTOM’s latest analysis of more than 52 […]
WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed’s officials want to see where it heads next. Powell, speaking in Dallas, said that inflation is edging […]
SEATTLE — Existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month in October — the biggest gain since January 2022 — to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4,179,346, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin. They climbed 1.7% year over year — the first annual increase since November 2021—and are […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The My Safe Florida Condo initiative officially launched this week, offering free inspections and grant funding for wind mitigation improvements to help eligible condominium associations strengthen their properties against hurricanes. The program, similar to the successful My Safe Florida Home program but limited in scope […]
WASHINGTON — Veteran homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials counted 32,882 homeless veterans, a significant drop from recent years and a 55.6 percent decrease from 2010. The number of unsheltered homeless veterans […]
News & Media By Reanna Smith-Hamblin NEW YORK — If you get an unexpected letter from your mortgage company, look closely. According to numerous Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker reports, some letters are a deceptive solicitation for a home warranty service. It may appear to come from your mortgage provider. It’s allegedly from […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: When I divorced my first husband more than a decade ago, we agreed that I would keep the house. Now, I want to sell it, and I am being told that he must also sign the deed. The problem is that I have not spoken with him in years […]
NEW YORK — What makes Generation Z different from the prior generation? Unlike Millennials, who initially were labeled the “renter generation,” Gen Z is stepping into the housing market with big expectations and a unique set of needs. Gen Z is the second largest generation of potential home buyers — 68 million strong and […]
News & Media SEATTLE — Early indicators of homebuying demand show that buyers are returning after taking a hiatus in the lead-up to last week’s presidential election, according to the real estate brokerage Redfin. Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index, a measure of tours and other buying services from Redfin agents, jumped more than 15% this […]