NEW YORK – People typically have two options when they need a place to live: rent or buy. There are pros and cons to each option, and what is best depends on the person and the situation. Choosing to rent or buy is a decision with many moving parts, says NerdWallet. Although buying a […]
News & Media Links to /about/charities/disaster-relief-fund Realtors helping others in times of need is what this charity is all about. Learn how to give and receive. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With about 39% of claims closed, Hurricane Debby had caused about $119.5 million in estimated insured losses as of Friday, according to data posted on […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Disruptions in demand during the pandemic have caused disruption in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, and financial distress can impact the banking sector, local governments’ fiscal models and the entire economy, according to the Brookings Institute. CRE faces a rise in demand that surpasses the speed at […]
News & Media By Jessica Lautz CHICAGO – No one likes jumping on a social media bandwagon more than NAR Research. So, by way of a recent meme, looking at the data, let’s focus on first-time buyers. First-time buyers have to be “demure and mindful” in many ways. Finances Housing affordability is a struggle, […]
News & Media SAN FRANCISCO – Many homeowners are not able to take on the stress or the cost of large renovations, especially with inflation and the cost of homeownership at an all-time high. Fortunately, certain features that are proven to be highly desirable in today’s market don’t require knocking down walls or a […]
WASHINGTON – A new Realtor.com analysis shows the metro areas where affordability for the median earner will improve the most if rates drop to 6.3%, which could happen in the coming months. In other words, the monthly savings on house payments from lower mortgage rates would be enough to bring a significant number of […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. – The “best of the best” – that’s what 15 Realtors® in communities across Florida now can claim, having earned their endorsement as a Florida Realtors® Board Certified Professional. “A Florida Realtors Board Certified Professional is a Realtor that has earned the distinction of high competence […]
NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages. Right now, most experts envision three quarter-point Fed cuts – in September, November and December – though even steeper rate […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball. The state Department of Environmental Protection this week announced what it has dubbed a “Great Outdoors Initiative” aimed at expanding public access to state parks. The announcement included such things as adding […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Home improvement trends come and go. The wildly popular open floor plan concepts that have dominated homeowners’ desires over the past decade-plus could be falling out of favor. Rachel Stults of Realtor.com linked that shift to the COVID-19 pandemic, in a 2023 interview with Business Insider. Stults noted […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A sales-tax “holiday” will start Saturday that can help Floridians prepare for storms as the state moves into the peak of hurricane season, while another set of tax breaks is on the horizon for people buying tools and other work gear. The holiday periods, which will allow people to avoid paying […]