NEW YORK – The ’90s were a great time for culture, music, and entertainment. However, kitchen designs of yesteryear have many folks scratching their heads in confusion. If your family still gathers in a kitchen that looks like it’s straight out of an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, it’s probably time to get with […]
NEW YORK — Mortgages make up the bulk of household debt, but a new analysis shows most Americans owe thousands of dollars beyond their home loans, with members of Gen X carrying the highest balances. Across the 100 largest metros in the U.S., the median non-mortgage debt is $24,668, according to online lending marketplace […]
NEW YORK – Networking immediately frightens many people, yet it is very important to expand your contact list. Fortunately, networking does not have to be limited to exchanging cards or a short and seemingly pointless conversation. It can also be nice to strike up a conversation with someone in your industry. Here are six […]
News & Media NEW YORK – The 7% mortgage rate may be considered too high for those who experienced the historically low rates throughout the pandemic, but Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says if rates were to come down a little more, the real-estate market might be closer to equilibrium. “I think 6.5% I’d feel […]
LOS ANGELES – The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring season and amid a gloomy outlook for the summer and fall. Home shoppers came into 2024 with optimism that mortgage rates would ease further after a decline late last year. But those hopes faded […]
News & Media WASHINGTON – The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 3.2 points in June to 72.6, rebounding from last month’s dip and returning the index nearer the plateau it set earlier this year. This month, 19% of consumers indicated that it’s a good time to buy a home, up from […]
NEW YORK – With the pending ban of TikTok in the U.S., originally slated for January 2025, many agents may wonder, “Is this the end of TikTok?” The ban on TikTok could be removed if it is sold to a U.S. entity, or the courts could overturn the new law. Plus, ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, […]
WASHINGTON – A new regulation established by the U.S. Department of Labor will restore and extend the right to overtime pay to many salaried workers, the department announced. Overtime protections have been part of the Fair Labor Standards Act since 1938 and were enacted to protect workers from exploitation and to benefit workers, their […]
NEW YORK – Everyone dreams of escaping to a picturesque retreat to enjoy the outdoors, but few consider creating a relaxing space in their backyards. We have tips and ideas to help you revamp your outdoor space and turn it into a personalized oasis. These ideas can work in various outdoor spaces, such as […]
News & Media WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Wednesday it is making 19 single-family mortgage documents available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese languages. The new translations will be added to the existing 40 previously published translated mortgage documents. “At HUD, we are working to ensure that […]
MIAMI – South Florida got the nation’s first climate tech hub last year and now it’s getting money to make it run — $19.5 million that the Biden administration announced on Tuesday. Fittingly, much of the initial federal funding will go toward training and research that will be key to building a coastline more […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE – As Florida’s population grows, a new state law requiring movers to register with the state, provide clear contracts and avoid misleading advertising went into effect on July 1. The law increased penalties for movers who refuse a lawful order to return private possessions to a client, […]