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​Home stagers and designers are advising a softer color palette in 2025 to make a home more sellable. Timeless neutrals are the way to go. 

​The FBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware, which steals credentials via phishing and uses double extortion to demand payments. 

​The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, its lowest since 2022, reflecting some caution in market and financial expectations. 

​Faux stone is making a comeback as the quality improves. The average project cost is under $12K with a 153% ROI. 

​Single-family home starts rose 11.4% in February, driven by low existing inventory, but builders face high costs and labor shortages, the NAHB reported. 

​Protect your credit by monitoring finances, using strong passwords, avoiding scams, securing documents and considering ID theft protection. 

​A slow increase in policies comes after a major drop last month. The drop coincided with eight private insurers assuming Citizens policies. 

​AI-driven tools can help manage personal finances, but it’s important to understand the risks and opportunities for using these tools. 

​Secured business loans offer lower rates and higher amounts but require collateral, which can be seized if unpaid. Consider risks, repayment ability and approval time. 

​ CHICAGO — It’s essential for real estate professionals to feed their business relationships by showing appreciation to clients, whether through online giveaways, swanky events or other marketing vehicles. Practitioners who recently gathered at Keller Williams Realty’s Family Reunion 2025 event in Las Vegas exchanged ideas for growing their sphere of influence. Here are a […]

​ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida economists Friday warned that “uncertainty exists” as they increased general revenue projections that lawmakers will use in negotiating a new state budget. A panel of economists known as the Revenue Estimating Conference updated general revenue projections, which were last issued in August, by about $1.3 billion for the current fiscal […]

​ WASHINGTON – Free File is a program that allows the majority of taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns for free through participating software companies. But the service remains woefully underused. Despite 70% of taxpayers qualifying for Free File, less than 1.9% used the service in fiscal year 2023, the most recent year […]