NEW YORK – According to Investopedia, improving curb appeal with renovations can help keep home values up. Landscaping, which includes a deck, is an example, as it can bring a decent return on investment (ROI). Even if you don’t plan to sell your Florida home soon, you still want to maintain or boost its […]
NEW YORK – With affluent consumers seeking an emotional connection and alignment with their values, these demands require real estate agents to evolve. A report titled “Luxury Unfiltered” by luxury property strategist Daniel Langer indicated this sector must resonate on a personal and emotional level because it focuses on identity, purpose and authenticity. The […]
NEW YORK – America is a nation built by pioneers; people who strove to push on to new places rather than staying where they were and risking stagnation. This spirit is still alive and well in the 21st century, and while the land might have been tamed, the compulsion to keep moving drives many […]
News & Media Links to https://events.american-tradeshow.com/flr25 Want to use AI in your business but don’t know where to start? Attend the AI-Powered Real Estate–Boosting Leads, Clients and Efficiency education session at the Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo on Monday, Aug. 25 at 2:45 p.m. Entrepreneur, author and national speaker Abhi Golhar will show […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: I have a chain-link fence separating my property from my neighbor’s. They have a bird of paradise and a coconut palm (that hatched from a coconut) that are destroying my fence. We’ve spoken to him, and he did a half-hearted job of fixing the problem. In fact, there was […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A consumer advocacy group tied to the Florida Chamber says property insurance reforms have stabilized a market that some, not that long ago, worried was on the brink of collapse. The Consumer Protection Coalition in a statement says legislative reforms approved two years ago are leading to steadying and declining premiums, […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Once driven by post-pandemic “revenge spending,” many Americans are now turning to “revenge saving,” an aggressive strategy to rebuild financial control amid rising interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty. The trend is gaining traction among Millennials and Gen Z, who have average savings rates of 5.3% and 4.4%, […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates are expected to end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively, downward revisions compared with last month’s forecast of 6.5% and 6.1%, according to the July 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The ESR Group also updated […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Recent changes to federal tax law that temporarily quadruples the amount of state and local tax (SALT) deductions will have a significant impact on homeownership by reducing tax liability. The newest Consumer Guide by the National Association of Realtors® explains the changes and how they […]
NEW YORK – Front door colors shouldn’t be an afterthought for homeowners. After all, it’s the first thing people see when they visit your home. The front entry should serve as a welcoming beacon to greet guests. Although you can paint your front door any color, a few considerations can help you pick a […]
News & Media LOS ANGELES — Maximalist interiors – layered with color, texture and eclectic pieces – are back in style among homeowners and buyers seeking expressive, personalized spaces. The style marks a move away from minimalist restraint and toward curated individuality, with Pinterest reporting a surge in searches for maximalist decor and eclectic […]
CHICAGO — The front yard could make or break a listing, either beckoning buyers to the front door or prompting them to look at homes elsewhere. Ginger Wilcox, the president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, shares how to transform a front yard into an inviting, stylish space that welcomes home buyers. 1. […]
