News & Media By Nia Duggins WASHINGTON – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced that it will not issue any fines, penalties or enforcement actions against reporting companies and owners for failure to file any Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports by March 21, 2025. The bureau announced that it will be issuing […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s lawmakers return to the capital today to begin work on the 2025 legislative session and tackle issues crucial to home and property ownership and the continuing work of Realtors®. Legislators have more than 1,800 bills prepared for the 60 day session. Those bills passed during the session, which ends May 2, will be reviewed by the governor for approval or veto. Some of […]
CHICAGO – Nearly half of homes in the U.S. are more than 40 years old and likely have kitchens reflecting styles of a past era. That’s helping to lead to an increase in kitchen remodels, and homeowners are shelling out more money for an upgrade. While the kitchen is often a focal point of […]
LAS VEGAS — Home buyers continue to look toward smaller homes, with the median home size dropping from 2,200 square feet in 2023 to 2,150 square feet in 2024 — the lowest in 15 years — after holding strong at 2,300 square feet from 2019-2022, the National Association of Home Builders said. The same […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our homeowners association has decided to boot vehicles instead of having them towed for various violations. Our community has single car garages and a space in front of the garage for the second car. Could the association and tow company be at risk for a lawsuit if both cars […]
CHICAGO — Nearly half a million Americans became victims of tax-related identity theft in 2024, according to a report from a taxpayer watchdog group. They waited an average of two years to receive their rightful tax return. The delays were even worse than in 2023, when cases reported to the IRS Identity Theft Victim […]
News & Media NEW YORK — As the Silver Tsunami of retiring baby boomers continues to sweep the nation, savvy real estate professionals should be readying themselves for opportunities that come with the shift. In 2024, more Americans than ever turn 65 – a trend that will continue through 2027. Economists have labeled the […]
News & Media NEW YORK – As baby boomers continue to retire in droves, they are likely to consider downsizing their living arrangements to accommodate their new lifestyles. While they have the highest portion of wealth among all generations, they may no longer need to pay to be close to work in a busy […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Property taxes are one of the expenses associated with homeownership, yet many buyers — especially those purchasing for the first time — have questions about how they work. The latest Consumer Guide by the National Association of Realtors® provides clarity on some key details and […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our homeowners association has decided to boot vehicles instead of having them towed for various violations. Our community has single car garages and a space in front of the garage for the second car. Could the association and tow company be at risk for a lawsuit if both cars […]
News & Media NEW YORK — As the Silver Tsunami of retiring baby boomers continues to sweep the nation, savvy real estate professionals should be readying themselves for opportunities that come with the shift. In 2024, more Americans than ever turn 65 – a trend that will continue through 2027. Economists have labeled the […]
News & Media By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the sixth week in a row, a welcome boost in purchasing power for home shoppers just as the annual spring homebuying season gets going. The average rate fell 6.76% from 6.85% last week, mortgage […]