GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Scientists have confirmed that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing — the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid. This raises concerns about their potential to spread farther and cause even greater structural and […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Sellers are outnumbering buyers in housing markets across the United States, the biggest such gap in more than a decade, a Redfin analysis found. The number of homes for sale is on the rise, but buyers have not re-entered the market as expected, with about 500,000 more sellers […]
SEATTLE — New Zillow research finds that a dark olive green kitchen and a navy blue bedroom can boost a home’s sale price. Nearly one-third of all homeowners paint their home before listing it for sale, but sellers can earn top dollar when they pick the right colors. Zillow’s study finds recent and prospective […]
WASHINGTON — In a further sign of declining builder sentiment, the use of price incentives increased sharply in June as the housing market continues to soften. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 32 in June, down two points from May, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells […]
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.84% from 6.85% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages declined to 5.97% from 5.99%.
If a divorce didn’t cover selling the home, a judge may decide how to split equity based on payments, upkeep and use, or the parties can try mediation.
Homeowners can boost joy by refreshing decor with simple, low-cost updates like painting, repurposing items or sprucing up gardens and furniture.
Faced with high prices and rates, first-time buyers are choosing smaller homes, prompting builders to scale down size and features to keep sales moving.
Florida Realtors Education Foundation will help 217 students with college costs this year. Since the program started in 2010, it has given nearly $3M in scholarships.
CSU still expects 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes in 2025, with 4 major ones likely. Warm ocean temps fuel activity, but forecast uncertainty remains.
Consumer sentiment rose 16% in June after six months of decline, as inflation stayed low and Americans grew less concerned about recent trade tensions.
Designers say simple ways to create a cozy living room include smart furniture choices, neutral paint colors, comfortable layouts and budget-friendly updates.
