Real Estate News
Getting a Home Holiday-Ready This Season
Light up the curb appeal with holiday decorating. Hiring a pro can boost safety and reduce stress. Costs vary by home size, bulbs and display complexity. Read More
Generational Wealth Shift to Shape Housing
An $84T–$124T wealth transfer from boomers to millennials could reshape cities as younger owners favor sustainability, walkability and mixed-use design. Read More
Home Repair Program Opens for Storm Victims
Homeowners affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, Idalia, Milton or the May 2024 tornadoes can apply for funding to repair, replace or rebuild damaged homes. Read More
Spotting the Signs of AI Writing
AI-generated content often has a formal tone, repetitive phrasing and symmetrical structure. Always use a human editor to refine AI writing. Read More
Citizens Policy Count Stable
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. ended last week with about 769,000 policies, showing little change as private insurers continue assuming policies. Read More
Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move
These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Read More
Mortgage Rates Ease to Yearly Low
Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.3% from 6.34% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.53% from 5.55% last week. Read More
Most Americans Use AI for Housing Market Info
A new survey found 82% of Americans use AI like ChatGPT and Gemini for housing insights, but agents remain the most trusted information source. Read More
Most Fed Officials Supported Rate Cuts
Fed minutes show most officials backed a September rate cut, noting rising unemployment risks and easing inflation, a move that could gradually lower mortgage rates. Read More