News & Media 2025 as mortgage rates rise. Tampa saw a 0.4% decline. WASHINGTON – In November 2024, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index found that home prices increased 3.8%, up from a 3.6% increase in October 2024. For 2025, experts indicate that the housing market could slow as mortgage interest rates […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Another new property insurer has been approved by Florida regulators to offer coverage in the state — the 11th since the Legislature enacted reforms to shore up insurers’ bottom lines. Mangrove Property Insurance, based in St. Petersburg, was approved on Jan. 15 by the Office of Insurance Regulation for a certificate […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Despite recent increases in mortgage rates, January showed a promising change in seller activity as newly listed homes grew 37.5% month-over-month, according to the Realtor.com January Monthly Housing Report. Out of the top 50 metros, Sacramento (+31.7%), Phoenix (+27.3%) and Seattle (+24.7%) experienced the greatest bumps in newly listed homes […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a new robocall and robotext rule that would have greatly limited certain phone and text communications between businesses and customers. The previous requirements for prior written consent are still in effect. The court found the one-to-one consent rule exceeded the Federal Communications Commission’s […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Pending home sales retracted 5.5% in December – following four consecutive months of increases – according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four U.S. regions experienced month-over-month losses in transactions, with the most significant fall in the West. Year-over-year, contract signings reduced in all four U.S. regions, with […]
News & Media By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little relief for prospective home shoppers looking ahead to the spring homebuying season. The rate fell to 6.95% from 6.96% last week, mortgage […]
SEATTLE — Homes are selling at their slowest pace since the start of the pandemic as mortgage rates and home prices remain elevated, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin. In addition to homes selling relatively slowly, fewer homes are turning over. This is according to Redfin data as of […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — After cutting interest rates for three straight meetings, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged following its first monetary policy meeting of 2025. The Fed said it decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25% to […]
NEW YORK –If your home decorating tastes run more toward classic and timeless than the trendy, you may think you’ll find nothing of interest in the following design trends we collected while talking with interior decorators, contractors and architects. But keep reading, because not only will you learn what these experts say are the […]
NEW YORK – A good credit score is a critical indicator of financial reliability and can significantly impact various aspects of daily life apart from borrowing needs. According to Bankrate, landlords, insurers, and employers frequently use credit scores to measure an individual’s trustworthiness and financial responsibility. In other words, it can open doors to […]
NEW YORK – Whether it’s a new property you’re renting out for the first time or your long-time tenants are leaving, knowing how to advertise rental property smartly and efficiently can make all the difference when finding your next tenants. But marketing your unit isn’t just about finding any tenant. It’s about attracting quality […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Real-estate professionals can separate themselves by marketing their skills in a niche, whether that is in working with first-time buyers or luxury buyers. Buyers and sellers prefer to work with experts, and when they can view a firm as an expert in a specific area or type of […]
