News & Media By Rob Taub NEW YORK — Millennials and Generation Z would-be homebuyers vanished from the market last year, according to a report. An analysis from Realtor.com found nearly 2 million young would-be buyers trapped in a state of what would have once been considered suspended adulthood. “For many millennials and Gen […]
NEW YORK – Every spring, thousands of homeowners list with the same goal: Sell quickly and walk away with the highest possible price. But in the busiest season of the year, strong demand alone doesn’t decide the outcome. The difference between a good sale and a great one often comes down to a handful […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly WASHINGTON — A new housing industry analysis identifies several long-term economic, demographic and technological forces that could shape housing demand and the homebuilding industry over the next decade, with implications for real estate professionals, buyers and sellers. The findings come from a special survey of homebuilders conducted as […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Outdoor improvements are often recommended before a home is listed as curb appeal shapes buyers’ impressions before they enter the property. Real estate professionals say basic lawn care should come first, including mowing, reseeding bare spots, trimming overgrown bushes and removing weeds to present a well-maintained exterior. Other […]
NEW YORK — Accessibility problems rarely announce themselves. They show up quietly, in the form of a customer who can’t complete a purchase, a reader who abandons a page or a form that never gets submitted. For small and medium-sized businesses, these moments often go unnoticed, even though they happen every day. According to […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents, homebuyers and sellers – with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory. Month-over-month sales rose in the Midwest, […]
NEW YORK — Your house isn’t just a place to hang your hat – it’s also one of your most valuable financial assets. That’s why homeowners without enough insurance can face financial ruin when disaster strikes and they find themselves suddenly homeless and unable to rebuild. The problem is widespread. Emily Rogan, senior program […]
WASHINGTON — This week’s economic calendar includes several important housing reports, including existing home sales, housing starts, and building permits. But the most consequential releases are likely to be the first reading on February consumer inflation and the delayed January report on personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure. Together, […]
LOS ANGELES — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you’ve struggled to scrape together enough money to buy. But should you? Most 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow homebuyers to withdraw or borrow a limited portion of their nest […]
NEW YORK — For many homeowners, the house represents both a place of comfort and the largest line item in the family budget. But as maintenance expenses, insurance premiums, and property taxes continue to rise, financial stability increasingly depends on proactive planning. Today’s homeowners face a less predictable cost environment than even a decade […]
LOS ANGELES — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you’ve struggled to scrape together enough money to buy. But should you? Most 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow homebuyers to withdraw or borrow a limited portion of their nest […]
NEW YORK — As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into search engines, many local businesses are discovering a troubling reality: They are no longer appearing in search results the way they once did. The rise of AI-generated overviews, conversational search tools, and direct-answer summaries has fundamentally changed how consumers find local services. Instead of […]
