WASHINGTON (AP) – After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest that they’ve seen meaningful progress on inflation this year – a prelude to eventual interest rate cuts. Yet it’s hard to say, because the officials themselves may not know for sure until they begin their meeting. That’s […]
News & Media By Gary M. Singer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: I want to install a pool in my backyard, but my neighbor won’t agree to let the contractor use any portion of her side yard to get equipment in and out even though I agreed to pay for all repairs and landscaping […]
NEW YORK – Open plan living also known as open concept refers to a floor plan which eliminates barriers such as walls and doors between different areas in a home to create a larger space that allows the different spaces to flow freely from one area to another. For instance, most modern homes do […]
TAMPA, Fla. – When it comes to putting a new roof over your head, you should do your homework before hiring a contractor, according to several experts in the field. We are at the start of the rainy season when roof leaks begin popping up. If you are facing roof repairs or replacement, here […]
WASHINGTON – It is definitely best to price your home correctly as soon as the listing goes live. That’s when the most eyes are looking at it. You want to create demand where buyers are chasing you instead of you chasing the demand for your home. Links to A Realtor’s development doesn’t happen overnight. […]
WASHINGTON – The Pew Research Center reports that 57% of young adults still live at home. That may seem high but is only a modest increase from the 53% reported three decades ago. In a world where criticism often eclipses celebration, it’s time to debunk a prevailing myth about today’s youth – today’s young […]
WASHINGTON – The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.89% in the week ending June 6, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. It was a decrease of 13 basis points from the previous week. (A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point.) The drop brings the 30-year […]
LOS ANGELES – The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped to just below 7% this week, little relief for prospective homebuyers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a relatively limited inventory of homes on the market. The rate fell to 6.99% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said […]
WASHINGTON – The warmer days of spring are in full swing, and many homeowners are motivated to refresh their outdoor spaces and update their security systems. This is the perfect time to dust off patio furniture, light up the grill and consider upgrading your outdoor lighting and security setups. With summer around the corner, […]
News & Media LOS ANGELES – According to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2024 report, “The Great Reset” has shifted trends in the property sector. Real estate professionals should not rely on past benchmarks to forecast how the market will grow in the future. Links to Join the Niche Market Power Hour Plus […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Three Tampa Bay area cities were ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. Sarasota (10), Tampa (13), and Lakeland (18) all ranked among the list of 25 cities showing the most growth, the report said. The list uses the U.S. Census Bureau’s net […]
News & Media By Melissa Dittmann Tracey WASHINGTON – Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Their most common regret: buying a home that requires too much maintenance. Twenty-eight percent of home buyers say they were shocked at the cost […]