LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly this week, welcome news for home shoppers facing rising prices and a stubbornly low inventory of properties on the market this spring homebuying season. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.79% from 6.87% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said […]
MIAMI – Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in recent years, but a new study finds that properties in some U.S. cities are especially imperiled. The 2024 Realtor.com Housing and Climate Risk Report found that more than 44.8% of the country’s homes face at least one kind of “severe or […]
NEW YORK – Whether you own or rent the place you call home, ensuring that it’s energy efficient can help you save money, increase your comfort and contribute to improved indoor air quality. It’s also better for the planet. To help you make choices that will trim your monthly expenses and reduce your carbon […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Deciding whether to buy a new home or a fixer-upper is a significant decision that prospective homeowners face. Each option presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and the right choice depends on a variety of factors including budget, timeline, personal skills, and long-term goals. Here’s a […]
NEW YORK – As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year. April 15 is still the annual tax deadline for many small businesses although, unlike individuals, small businesses can have varying deadlines depending on the type of company, the state the […]
News & Media BUENOS AIRES –Florida Realtors® and the Federacion Inmobiliaria de la Republica Argentina (FIRA) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as leaders of the two real estate professional organizations attended the 2024 International Economic Forum of the Americas- Latam Forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The MoU agreement establishes the cooperation of […]
NEW YORK – Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it […]
MIAMI – It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of 2005 Florida Realtors President Frank E. Kowalski, founder and CEO of Metro Dade Realty in Miami. Frank was a benevolent leader whose tenure was marked by groundbreaking initiatives, such as his advocacy for the Commercial Real Estate Sales […]
NEW YORK — You already know that consumers rely heavily on visual content, which is why staging helps fuel a home sale. But the visual element matters online, too. What your real estate website looks like may influence whether a prospect decides to work with you. A sleek, well-organized layout with a complementary color […]
SEATTLE – More than one-third (36%) of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home soon expect to receive a cash gift from family to help fund their down payment, according to a new report from the online brokerage Redfin. Young homebuyers are also receiving help from family members in other ways. […]
News & Media ORLANDO, Fla. – Join the Florida Realtors® legal team on Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. for a discussion about the proposed settlement agreement to the Sitzer-Burnett verdict. When registering, please submit your question to allow us to develop resources for you. Click here to register. Background: On March 15, 2024, […]
NEW YORK – U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index ticked down to 104.7 in March from a revised 104.8 in February. The index measures […]
