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Home equity rose to $35T since 2020, but higher taxes, rates and lending limits make it harder for homeowners to benefit from that wealth.NEW YORK Since 2020, home equity has increased by approximately 80% from $19.5 trillion to about $35 trillion due to rising home values, but many say that the ot [Read More]

Sellers who list April 13-19 could potentially make $4,800 more, sell their home nine days faster and have 13.2% less competition on average, Realtor.com said.AUSTIN, Texas In a challenging real estate market, timing can make a difference and this year, according to the Best Time to Sell report fro [Read More]

While most washing machines offer a quick wash option, dryers typically lack this time-saving feature. It can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour and a half to dry a standard-size load of laundry, but when youre in a hurry or looking to save money on your energy bill, you need another solution. [Read More]

Florida homeowners' insurance costs fell 0.7% - the first drop since 2022 - amid reforms. Condo unit and association premiums also fell.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Homeowner insurance costs fell by 0.7% between the third and fourth quarters of 2024, a result of declining rates that insurance officials in Flo [Read More]

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.CHICAGO While attention-getting hues like lime green and bold pink were voted as the worst colors to use in real estate for 2025, home stagers and designers advis [Read More]

Nearly one in three renters admit to delaying a home purchase because of misgivings about the mortgage process.CHICAGO Americans are confused about mortgages and many other financial aspects of homeownership, according to a new survey of about 1,000 prospective buyers and homeowners conducted by JW [Read More]

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.63% this week, marking a seven-week decline. Borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.79%LOS ANGELES Mortgage rates have been mostly declining in recent weeks, helping encourage prospective home shoppers just as the spring homebuying season gets going.The [Read More]

Home office deductions only apply to small business owners who are self-employed. If you do freelance work unrelated to your regular job at home, you might qualify.CHICAGO Many Americans may think because they work from home, they can take tax deductions for a portion of their rent, utilities and m [Read More]

Florida Realtors Chief Economist: A new year usually brings with it a revival in the rate of homes being listed for sale; it certainly was the case this January.ORLANDO, Fla. Floridas housing market started 2025 with more new listings and increased inventory (active listings) in January compared to [Read More]

The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and expects over 140M filings by April 15. Most refunds arrive in 21 days, with some delayed until mid-February.NEW YORK The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting tax returns on January 27. The agency expects it could receive over 140 million [Read More]