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 […]
CHICAGO – As home inventory begins to grow and buyers regain some advantage in the market, sellers may consider offering more in negotiations to make the deal more attractive and get to the closing table. “With where interest rates are, buyers can be deterred if they don’t feel like they’re getting some kind of […]
News & Media By Kevin Accettulla TAMPA, Fla. – Florida was ranked as the best state to retire in 2025, according to a new study by WalletHub. Florida ranked as the best state for retirement due to low taxes for retirees, such as no estate, inheritance, or income taxes, despite it having a high […]
WASHINGTON — Tax season is back again, which means it’s time to collect your W-2 and Form 1098, and Form 1099s and start filing. While there are a slew of tax services and professionals that can help you file, for a fee, you may qualify to use a new tax filing program from the […]
NEW YORK – Despite the vast destruction of the recent Los Angeles wildfires which destroyed some 12,000 structures, many of which were pricey single-family homes, the world’s high-end housing market is poised to settle into a comfortable rhythm, according to Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2025 Luxury Outlook report. “The LA fires are devastating, particularly when […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. house prices rose 0.3% in November, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). House prices rose 4.2 percent from November 2023 to November 2024. The previously reported 0.4% price growth in October was revised upward to 0.5%. However, in a repeat of previous […]