NEW YORK — A staggering 45% of small business owners don’t know they have a business credit score, according to the Native American Dream Gap survey. Even more surprising — this number could be silently impacting your business right now, affecting everything from your loan terms to your relationships with suppliers. Most business owners […]
WASHINGTON – Growing economic uncertainty stemming from tariff concerns and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory in April, despite a modest bump in confidence likely due to a slight retreat in mortgage interest rates in recent weeks. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 40 in […]
NEW YORK – The rise of “homemade” or do-it-yourself pest control remedies has prompted many individuals to experiment with natural solutions in an effort to avoid harsh chemicals and save on costs. But before using or making your own pesticides, it’s essential to understand their potential risks, legal implications, and effectiveness. Here’s a look […]
NEW YORK – A staggering 45% of small business owners don’t know they have a business credit score, according to the Native American Dream Gap survey. Even more surprising — this number could be silently impacting your business right now, affecting everything from your loan terms to your relationships with suppliers. Most business owners […]
NEW YORK — As I chat with my Lyft drivers, the conversation often turns toward rent: It’s too high. A lot of drivers want to stop renting. They wonder if there’s a way to buy a home. It’s possible to get a mortgage when you earn money in the digital gig economy as a […]
WASHINGTON – Federal lawmakers took a significant bipartisan step this month toward addressing the nation’s housing supply crisis. The Housing Supply Frameworks Act — introduced in the Senate by Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.; John Fetterman, D-Pa.; Mike Crapo, R-Idaho; and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and in the House by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. and […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A second Florida House committee advanced House Bill 1461 on Tuesday which would eliminate nearly all boards and commissions that regulate professions under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This change includes the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), which is responsible for regulating the real estate profession in […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Design trends from the 1980s are making a comeback, including vibrant and bold styles and colors, as well as a mix of playful, futuristic and luxury pieces. In some cases, homeowners are embracing wallpaper and using it on ceilings. Neon colors, pastels, wild patterns, and clashing colors are […]
NEW YORK – Question: Myson and daughter-in-law would like us to lend them money to make a down payment on a house. How do we do this, and what are the pros and cons? Answer: If your adult child or another family member asks you to lend them money— say, to pay for a […]
NEW YORK – AI has been around for a long time, and banks have been using AI for a long time – fraud detection alerts, credit scoring risk assessments, process automation, chatbots. Now, generative AI tools have upped the game. Microsoft is renaming its whole Office 365 suite to focus on its Copilot product, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Stressed by rising home insurance prices? Some insurers and agents are offering a way for clients to save substantial amounts of money off their insurance premiums, and data shows more homeowners are taking them up on it. But experts warn that the strategy can be risky. Sales of a form of […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Four young professionals from Florida were selected as part of Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30 class of 2025, demonstrating business acumen, leadership and a commitment to community that sets them apart in the real estate industry. This year’s honorees from Florida are as follows: Madison […]