Making Remote Work Better With These New Features

​Upgraded home offices, with meeting spaces and noise dampening wall coverings, can make remote work more enjoyable. 

New VA Program to Provide 2.5% Home Loans

​Thousands of veterans are facing foreclosure as pandemic-era forbearances end. The new loan program is only available to eligible veterans 

What’s Hot In Commercial Real Estate

​Goodwin Procter, one of the largest law firms in the world, said commercial real estate is ready to rebound. Rate cuts will boost real estate development. 

Citizens Insurance Touts Policies Leaving

​Homeowners moving off Citizens insurance might not see lower rates. They must accept private coverage if it’s within 20% of their Citizens coverage cost. 

Analysts Say Housing Market Turning a Corner

​A JPMorgan strategist said 1.6 million new homes are under construction and housing completions in February hit their highest level in 17 years. 

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

​The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.88% this week — the highest level since early March. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.16%. 

Realtor Shares Thoughts on Florida Housing Market

​ News & Media FORT MYERS, Fla. – Zillow has said the Florida housing market will slow down over the next few years, but Florida real estate professionals say that the market is a mixed bag. Cape Coral real estate professional Sam Yaffey says that there are a number of homes for sale in Southwest […]

City vs. Suburbs: What’s the Best Choice?

​ NEW YORK – When buying a home, choosing the best location for you and your family is of the utmost importance since so many factors rely on where you’re based. From commute times and available schools to whether you’ll need a car, there are many things to consider when choosing the right place to […]

What to Know About Landscape Lighting

​ 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 […]

Fannie Mae: Consumers Adjust to Higher Rates

​ 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 […]

Where Will Gen X-ers Retire?

​ 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 […]

Improving Curb Appeal for a Spring Home Sale

​ 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 […]