NEW YORK – Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners. Curb appeal is often […]
WASHINGTON – While a growing number of consumers think mortgage rates will increase in the coming year, their optimism about the home buying and selling market ticked up, according to Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI decreased 0.9 points in March to 71.9, its first decline since November 2023, primarily due […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Generation X, those born between 1965 and 1980, face an empty nest, and are now looking toward retirement and where they want to live. As they start thinking about their 70s, 80s and 90s, many people in Gen X want to grow older in their own home, rather […]
NEW YORK – As daylight lingers longer and temperatures begin to rise, it’s evident that spring is on its way. Spring is generally a busy season for real estate, as homes hit the market after a hunkered-down winter and ahead of summer fun. In many places, winter weather can take a toll on the […]
WASHINGTON – Data breaches don’t seem to be going away, so it’s important to protect your personal information to prevent identity theft. The good news for people hoping to save money is that you are your own strongest defense against identity theft. That includes using unique and complex passwords for each of your accounts, […]
WASHINGTON – Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising interest rates, Wall Street traders, economists, car buyers, would-be homeowners – pretty much everyone – began obsessing over a single question: When will the Fed start cutting rates? But now, with the U.S. economy showing surprising vigor, a […]
News & Media By Elena Cox MIAMI – The pace at which homes sell in the U.S. tends to ebb and flow over the calendar year, with homes selling fastest in the summer and slowest in the winter. But high home prices and mortgage interest rates are keeping many potential buyers on the sidelines. […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., ruled Friday that the Department of Justice is not barred from re-opening its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. That probe had looked at how real estate agents have been compensated under a longtime system that many critics say has led to […]
NEW YORK — When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,850 for a single filer […]
TAMPA, Fla. – With its endless sunshine, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder Florida is a magnet for those looking to relocate. But as the moving trucks roll in, so do the potential pitfalls of navigating a sea of moving companies—each promising the smoothest transition to your new paradise. Amid this backdrop, […]
NEW YORK – Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to several variables that have affected the home market in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic […]
NEW YORK –The majority of home buyers and sellers rely on real estate agents—nearly 90% of them—but they’re looking for certain types of help, and what they need could differ depending on their age and experience in the market, finds a new study from the National Association of Realtors®. Home buyers, for example, don’t […]