News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State general-revenue tax collections in May were 4.2% higher than expected, according to a report released Tuesday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. The report said net general revenue during the month totaled about $4.48 billion, $182.4 million more than expected when a forecast was […]
News & Media NEW YORK – To truly connect online with an audience, real-estate professionals need to be authentically themselves, Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of the real estate agency The Agency in Los Angeles, said. Honestly and vulnerability can help forge connections with clients. Make a good first impression by keeping social media […]
NEW YORK – Over the last few years many of us have worked in a unique market. If you got your license after 2020, you most likely learned real estate in a world of over-list-price offers, waived inspections and appraisal gaps. As the ground shifts in 2024, we are slowly starting to see increased […]
SEATTLE – The median apartment asking rent in America rose 0.7% year over year in June to $1,654, the biggest gain in over a year and the highest median price since October 2022. That’s according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin. Florida is bucking the national trend. The Sunshine State’s four […]
WASHINGTON – In 2023, when the volume of existing-home sales hit the lowest level since 1995, 26% of Realtors® named lack of inventory and housing affordability as the most important factors limiting potential clients from making a purchase, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2024 Member Profile. This annual report analyzes members’ business activity […]
WASHINGTON – The federal government is updating a program that helps homebuyers purchase and renovate properties using a single mortgage in an effort to get more people to use a loan it considers key to preserving the country’s housing stock. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is allowing homeowners more time and […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Real-estate agents who invest in mobile technology can provide clients with what they need when they need. Mobile tech allows real estate agents and customers to navigate the sale process from anywhere. Consider some of the commonly used mobile tech: Paperless documents allow for easy reading and signing […]
NEW YORK – One of the biggest motivations for setting up a home will be comfort. While everyone’s values, tastes, and needs vary, for many, nothing matters more than feeling at home. Consequently, if comfort is paramount, avoiding certain things will be essential. From particular types of furnishings to color schemes, this list will […]
NEW YORK – Why do some Americans invest in real estate as part of their retirement strategy? Your Money Briefing podcast host J.R. Whalen spoke to Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher to learn if it’s a good decision. Daghter said some Americans believe the stock market is too volatile. Instead, they […]
NEW YORK – Do you ever wonder why the same real estate agents in your market are quoted in the local news every time? Do you want to learn how that agent can be you? Kevin Hawkins, an award-winning communications consultant specializing in PR and media relations for the real estate industry, shares the […]
News & Media By Fatima Hussein WASHINGTON — The U.S. wants to expand a Treasury committee’s jurisdiction to review land sales near U.S. military sites where foreigners are the buyers. New Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ powers to review land sales near 56 additional military […]
NEW YORK – The desire to own your own home burns fiercely within many of us. But pinpointing the exact moment to make that dream a reality can feel as elusive as catching a shooting star. Market conditions, interest rates and even the season – all these factors swirl around this momentous decision. Key […]
