News & Media By Alex Veiga MCLEAN, Va. — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the […]
NEW YORK — January is such a common time to file for divorce that it’s been long known as “divorce month” among family lawyers. It marks both the end of the holidays and the start of a new tax year, which can make it simpler to financially separate from your ex. A key part […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders said remodeling market conditions strengthened at the end of 2025, even as higher costs and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on some homeowners’ decisions. The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index rose to 64 in the fourth quarter, up four points from the previous […]
from LendingTree suggests home buyers could save an average of $23,000 by purchasing in January rather than waiting until May on a 1,500-square-foot home. “That’s a significant difference,” says Matt Schulz, LendingTree’s chief consumer finance analyst. “That can shave tens of thousands off the cost of the home, making something affordable that might not […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Homes located near newly constructed highway sound barriers tend to see meaningful price increases, according to a recent study analyzing nearly 600,000 Florida properties. Researchers found that properties closest to sound barriers experienced the largest gains, with values rising about 6.8% in the years following construction, the Wall […]
NEW YORK — After weeks of gift wrapping, light hanging and tree trimming, yelling “Happy New Year” marks the end of the holiday season. And now we’re in that strange in-between stretch when your house suddenly looks a little bare. But don’t worry: This is prime time to reset your home for the winter […]
News & Media NEW YORK — The 2026 Luxury Outlook report by Sotheby’s International Realty finds that many wealthy buyers are looking for homes that can accommodate multiple generations, with Gen Xers and millennials looking for properties that work for aging parents and young children. The report found that one in five home purchases […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Boosting curb appeal is a common focus of sellers before listing a property. But what can those who don’t have big budgets for major overhauls do to improve their curb appeal? Plenty of projects can offer maximum output with minimal investment. Refresh the front door: Painting the front […]
AUSTIN, Texas — The share of U.S. homeowners carrying mortgage rates above 6% has officially surpassed the share holding ultra-low rates below 3%, signaling a meaningful shift in the housing market after years of historically low borrowing costs, according to new Realtor.com analysis of outstanding mortgage data. In the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents and homebuyers and sellers – with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory. Month-over-month sales increased in all regions. […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Once a 1970s home staple, wall-to-wall carpeting is reemerging in high-end residential design, driven by owners and designers seeking warmth, texture, and visual impact after years of dominant hardwood and gray laminate flooring. Unlike the synthetic carpeting associated with past decades, today’s wall-to-wall installations rely on natural materials […]
NEW YORK — Home equity is one of the biggest sources of wealth for American homeowners. Without the right context, decisions about home equity can get expensive, whether you’re considering borrowing against your equity now or in the future. Splitero has compiled the eight biggest myths that may be costing you money: Myth #1: […]
