News & Media NEW YORK — A 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study found kitchens to be the most common interior room to upgrade. Here are a few tips for homeowners: Expect to spend money. Most home improvement projects require a significant financial investment, but kitchen renovations are among the more expensive undertakings. The […]
NEW YORK – Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products. But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. Fake reviews can make it harder for people to trust […]
News & Media TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County provisionally approved $2 million, spread over the next four years, for Tampa General Hospital’s proposed $60 million apartment complex that once finished will offer its workers affordable housing with rents below market rate. A 160-unit apartment block on Delaney Creek Boulevard in Brandon will be classified […]
MIAMI – With such celebrity residents as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Jeff Bezos, the Sunshine is already a major magnet for the rich and famous. A recent study reveals retirees are also flocking to Florida, with four cities across the state snagging spots among the nation’s top five best places to retire. To […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® released two new residential contract riders on Monday to help Realtors and customers more effectively navigate buyer’s broker compensation and provide greater transparency in the homebuying process. Both riders are now available for download in Form Simplicity (login required). Credit Related to Buyer’s […]
News & Media WASHINGTON – Total commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to finish the year at $539 billion in 2024, which is a 26% increase from 2023’s total of $429 billion, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said. Multifamily lending alone (which is included in the total figures) is expected to […]
News & Media NEW YORK – More real estate agents are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes and save time, but using AI carefully is essential. AI can make writing engaging property descriptions and housing market summaries easier by using demographic data and buyer preferences that help highlight key features. It can also […]
WASHINGTON – More than 1.5 million mortgages were issued in the U.S. during the second quarter, according to a new report released by ATTOM. The second-quarter 2024 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.62 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in the United States during […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: With hurricane season heating up, I am concerned I will not know what to do if a storm damages our house. How can we be prepared and ensure that insurance will pay up? — Maritza Answer: From the legal perspective, dealing with hurricanes is similar to other casualty losses, […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Parents want the best for their kids – and that’s true of dog parents, too. Insurify’s data science team analyzed the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. to find the most dog-friendly places. The 10 best cities for dog owners boast various amenities that increase the quality of pets’ lives, […]
LOS ANGELES – Imagine you woke up on a remote tropical desert island. No one is around. No restaurants. No Starbucks. No Wi-Fi. Everything completely changed. In an instant. But here’s the thing: You’re still somewhere on planet Earth. It’s beautiful and you know how to operate here. Yes, your immediate future is vastly […]
CHICAGO – In stark contrast to the prevailing popularity of bright whites, light grays and airy interiors, a darker side of home design is being illuminated. Designers are calling it “dark” and “moody.” In fact, online searches for “moody living room” and “moody kitchen” have more than doubled compared to a year ago, according […]