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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]

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index rose in January, driven by optimism on home prices despite declining mortgage rate expectations and rising rental prices.WASHINGTON The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 0.3 points in January to 73.4, bouncing back slightly after fa [Read More]

Single and divorced people are more likely to make certain sacrifices to afford rent and mortgage payments than people who are married, according to Redfin.SEATTLE Nearly 70% of single, divorced or separated people struggle to afford their regular rent or mortgage payments, compared to just over ha [Read More]