NEW YORK — Lenders and analysts have been anticipating that the Federal Reserve will announce another quarter-point cut to the federal funds rate at their Oct. 28-29 meeting. Central bankers will make their decision with limited information, as official data like the September jobs report haven’t been released amid the ongoing government shutdown. The […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Mortgage rates may move with the market, but a new Realtor.com analysis of nearly two million mortgage originations shows that borrowers can play a bigger role in shaping their own costs than many may realize, even in a high-rate environment. In the third quarter of 2024, for example, when the average […]
News & Media By Maria Marchante ORLANDO, Fla. — The news recently has been full of information on what is happening, or not happening, with the federal government. Sometimes it is easy to forget that while there are federal laws to abide by, we are also obligated to follow Florida laws. Were you aware […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced it will postpone reporting requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule (RRE Rule) until March 1, 2026. The Residential Real Estate Rule was scheduled to go into effect on […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Real estate professionals are looking for more than just compensation when they join a brokerage. They are looking for a leader and a culture that is nurturing and connected. Brokerages that think intentionally about their culture and manifest it through lived values is how real estate agents feel […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case that sought to hold brokerages liable for creating and using floorplans when marketing a home for sale. Its refusal to weigh in means the lower court’s January ruling, which held that including floorplans in listings constituted “fair use,” continues to […]
CHICAGO — Vacant properties may be prime targets for scammers, putting property owners unknowingly at risk. About six in 10 real estate association advocacy professionals and leaders say they’ve seen cases of title fraud in their market over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2025 Deed & Title Fraud Survey. […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: I live in a senior community HOA. My neighbor says the roots of my royal palm are lifting her pavers around her pool. The tree, planted by the developer on my property four years ago, is 10 feet from the property line. Since the tree was already mature, I […]
A new roof can raise your home’s value, improve curb appeal and reduce energy costs, often paying off more than interior upgrades like kitchen remodels.
A new survey finds neighbor connections vary sharply by generation, and experts say those bonds, or lack of them, can shape community stability and home values.
Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently.
NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements.
