ORLANDO, Fla. – Home improvement projects run the gamut from complex undertakings like room additions to simpler renovations like a new front door. Some home renovations excite homeowners more than others, but all improvements are a way to make a home safer, more comfortable and/or more functional. A gutter replacement might not inspire the […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Artificial intelligence (AI) is turning property marketing into a faster, more tailored process. Teams are improving existing photos and renderings with motion, cleanup, and short loops, creating more immersive listings without the cost of new shoots. The work is quicker, and prospects get a clearer feel for the […]
CHICAGO – Housing myths may leave you confused about what’s really happening in the real estate market. To set the record straight, real estate experts discuss the latest myths and the facts that can help you make the right decisions about buying a home. Myth #1: You need a 20% down payment A widespread […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Title problems can stop a transaction in its tracks, from errors in public records and ill-defined property lines to missing heirs, outright fraud and unpaid liens. Prevention should start early, with agents ordering preliminary title reports before listing a home for sale. Agents also need to confirm all […]
NEW YORK – Compass, Inc. and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. jointly announce the signing of a merger agreement in an all-stock transaction expected to have a value of about $10 billion, including the assumption of debt. This transaction will bring together approximately 340,000 real estate professionals globally onto a shared network operating in every […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two more new home insurers — one opened by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and another founded by a Tampa-area philanthropist — have been approved to sell policies in Florida. Stand Insurance Exchange, a California-based insurer, and Praxis Reciprocal Exchange, headquartered in Tampa, are the 16th and 17th new entities to enter Florida’s […]
WASHINGTON – Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year. That means people who want to take advantage of them before they disappear have to act quickly. “There is still time, but the clock is ticking,” said Zach Pierce, […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Realtors® has been recognized as one of the Orlando Sentinel’s Top Workplaces in Central Florida for the fifth year in a row. The annual distinction is based on a confidential third-party study by the Philadelphia-based engagement technology partner firm Energage LLC with the Sentinel and focuses on workplace culture. Surveys are […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We live in a gated community with an HOA and had our landscaping plan approved by the Architectural Review Committee in 2015. This plan included adding shrubbery and rocks around a roadside tree. Recently, the HOA management stated that this area is community property, and the landscaping violates community […]
News & Media By Jill Butler NEW YORK – Let’s be honest — since the pandemic, many real estate offices have felt a little quieter. Agents discovered they could work from home, take calls from the kitchen table, and log into online trainings from anywhere. The flexibility has been great—but it’s also left many […]
News & Media By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, echoing a decline in long-term U.S. Treasury bond yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut this year. The rate eased to 6.26% from 6.35% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. […]
News & Media MIAMI — These interconnected devices may include household appliances, climate control units, various security features, lighting systems, window coverings, radios and televisions, among other things. But how do they work? Smart thermostats Smart thermostats have become a widely embraced upgrade, and they make for a relatively easy transition into the world […]
