FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We, along with others in our new construction condo, were all told there would be a dog-walk area. There was none when we moved, and there are no plans for one. The dog-walk area was not specified in our purchase agreement, but we were all informed verbally of the […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly MIAMI – As Florida remains a hotbed for real estate growth and innovation, Inman On Tour Miami 2025 brings together industry leaders, top agents and innovators to explore emerging trends, market shifts and the future of real estate in the Sunshine State and the nation. Inman On Tour […]
News & Media By Melissa Dittmann Tracey CHICAGO — Many homeowners want to entertain guests and make their home a mecca for friends and family to create lasting memories. But a home with a “lived-in” feel is not always the most suitable for entertaining house guests. Buyers may require an easily adaptable home with […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fertilizing your lawn the right way can make a big difference for Florida’s water quality. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching the Fertilizing 101 campaign, to share the best practices for fertilizing responsibly. District Lead Conservation Education Coordinator Katherine Squitieri explains. Question: Why does fertilizing my lawn […]
NEW YORK — Ask people who rent out rooms in their homes what they call themselves, and you’re unlikely to hear the term “landlord.” That’s because many people who rent rooms think of their tenants as “roommates.” For room renters and house hackers (those who intentionally rent out one or more rooms to cover […]
MIAMI — Another busy hurricane season could be in store with up to six tropical systems making an impact on the United States, according to the forecast released Wednesday by AccuWeather. One of the first annual prognostications for the season, which officially runs from June 1-Nov. 30, calls for 13-18 named storms, of which […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Generation X, who are age 45 to 60, and Baby Boomer home buyers are looking for some of the same amenities in their retirement communities from spa services to pickleball. Resort-style communities bring together communities of all ages with active lifestyle amenities and programming, according to home builders Pulte and Taylor […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — U.S. house prices rose 0.2% in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8% from January 2024 to January 2025. The previously reported 0.4% price growth in December was revised upward to 0.5%. Among the nine census […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Eric McCullough spent months looking for an affordable place of his own but then moved into an apartment with his daughter, his only option to make ends meet. McCullough, 59, lives on disability insurance and said he could not find apartments or houses for rent that he could afford on those payments alone. “The […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence in the United States tumbled more than expected in the month of March, according to the latest report released by The Conference Board. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index tumbled to 92.9 in March from an upwardly revised 100.1 in February. Economists had expected the consumer confidence index […]
EL CENTRO, Calif. — Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries. A home’s interior spaces can provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life no matter what’s going on in the outside world. Perhaps no space inside a home should be more relaxing than a bedroom. But bedrooms are not impervious to […]
CHICAGO — As the spring homebuying season kicks in, there’s a powerful message real estate professionals can share to motivate buyers and sellers alike: Real estate has never been worth more – and you don’t want to miss your piece of the pie. Home equity is soaring at historic levels as housing prices consistently […]
