News & Media By Amy Connolly WASHINGTON – U.S. housing prices fell slightly in January from the month prior, marking the first decline since August 2022, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA HPI), which tracks all U.S. mortgages under government-sponsored enterprises, notably Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Nationwide, housing […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Sellers nationwide will likely see the best conditions for listing prices, buyer demand and sales pace from April 14 to April 20, making it the best time to sell, Realtor.com said. A recent survey from Realtor.com found the seven-day time frame to have lower chances of price reductions and competition […]
News & Media NEW YORK – After the pandemic and the push to remote work, office building vacancy rate in the U.S. increased from 11% in late 2019 to 17% today, the consulting firm Colliers found. That’s higher than at any point in the 2008 global financial crisis. Even with those high vacancy rates, […]
NEW YORK –Think of a robot’s voice. What does it sound like? Does it sound stilted and stuttering? Perhaps it sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger from the popular Terminator robot movies? Believe it or not, AI voices can replicate yours almost perfectly. It could mimic your inflections and intonations, making it nearly indistinguishable from your […]
NEW YORK – The decision between renting and buying can feel like standing at a crossroads. The economy and home buying environment seem like they’re constantly changing and becoming more complicated while home costs (along with everything else) have risen. For first-time homebuyers with limited experience, it may seem easier to just keep renting […]
NEW YORK – Looking for a house to buy can be a daunting task. Buying a home is typically the most significant investment you make in your lifetime. Focusing on what to look for should begin with clearly defining the perfect home. It’s easy to become distracted when looking at houses to buy, so […]
NEW YORK – Real estate and home buying trends go far beyond mortgage rates and home prices. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has identified several more trends that provide insight into today’s homebuyers and what they seek in a home. Who are the buyers? There is a big difference between a first-time buyer […]
WASHINGTON – Sales of newly built single-family homes in February dipped slightly for the first time in three months after mortgage rates increased, according to the monthly data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Sales, however, continued to track above last year’s pace to a 662,000 […]
WASHINGTON – In March 1987, Congress passed a resolution establishing March as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month gives us a chance to celebrate and recognize the contributions, achievements, and struggles of women throughout history. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s worth noting the impressive progress women have made in the realm of […]
News & Media By Nancy J. Ekrem NEW YORK – While your credit score is a three-digit number that’s automatically assigned to you, this is one area of your financial life where you have quite a bit of control. The moves you make or don’t make with your credit can help determine where this […]
News & Media NEW YORK – As spring approaches, more homeowners are sizing up their outdoor space and making plans to ensure every square inch counts. They’re ditching expansive, lush lawns and carving out more areas for entertaining, relaxing and pursuing hobbies. The Plan Collection, a home design site, shares spring outdoor design trends […]
NEW YORK – Generational wealth is financial wealth and assets that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Most people plan to pass on their wealth to their children or other designated heirs, giving them the gift of greater financial security. Passing down of wealth through inheritance can have a beneficial […]