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Affordability headwinds persist as 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rises again, yet the stream of mortgage applicants remains stronger than in 2024.CHICAGO Mortgage rates are hovering in the high 6% range, pressing buyers budgets. Economists have blamed elevated mortgage rates for curtailing what is ty [Read More]

Florida is among the top states seeing new construction price declines, creating potential opportunities for buyers as builders adjust to market conditions.NEW YORK For home shoppers holding out for better prices, now might be the time to start looking. Prices in many of the country's most popular [Read More]

Scams are growing more sophisticated, but experts say steps like limiting data sharing, freezing credit and using two-factor authentication can help.NEW YORK With data breaches and new scams constantly emerging, you might be wondering: How can I keep my financial data safe? The bad news? It's not ea [Read More]

Elimination of state and local tax on commercial leases becomes reality with the governor's signature of a historic tax relief bill. It begins in October.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a historic $1.3 billion tax relief bill (House Bill 7031) on Monday, which included the complete elimi [Read More]

Blending indoor and outdoor spaces with lighting, flooring and focal points can create a cohesive, inviting environment that extends a home's living area.NEW YORK Transitions between the inside and outside of a home should be seamless, blending architecture and landscape to create a natural flow in [Read More]

New research shows dark olive green and rich navy blue are the value-boosting colors of 2025. Buyers prefer dark shades of green, blue and gray.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 [Read More]

Nationally, active listings surpassed the 1 million mark for the first time since winter 2019, while newly listed homes rose 7.2% year-over-year.AUSTIN, Texas The U.S. housing market is staging a comeback, but the rebound is sharply divided, according to the May Monthly Housing Trends Report from R [Read More]

The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors' priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez.SARASOTA, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday to sign two bills aimed at limiting squatters' rights in Florida.Held at [Read More]

After reaching its lowest level in April, Americans consumer confidence rose in May, with better expectations for their income, business conditions and job market.WASHINGTON (AP) Americans views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lo [Read More]

Designers say using color blocks with trim can refresh spaces without full repainting. Stick to 2-3 colors for cohesion and consider paint maintenance.NEW YORK Paint can change a space, and designers say that homeowners don't have to commit to repainting entire rooms to spruce it up.Color blocks ca [Read More]