by Editor | May 6, 2025 | General News
About three in 10 agents reported a 1% to 10% increase in home value when homes were staged, NAR found. Nearly half of sellers experienced faster sales. WASHINGTON — Nearly three out of 10 (29%) real estate agents reported that staging their sellers’ homes led to a 1%...
by Editor | May 6, 2025 | General News
By Bob Mudge Updates to Sarasota’s watershed plans aim to improve flood prevention and could boost NFIP insurance discounts for local property owners. SARASOTA, Fla. — Florida Atlantic University has completed its draft updates to the Sarasota County and city of...
by Editor | May 5, 2025 | General News
Americans show strong support for NAR–backed tax provisions as real estate pros get ready to take key policy messages to Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON — As Congress ramps up work on a sweeping tax reform package, the National Association of Realtors®’ Advocacy Scoop...
by Editor | May 5, 2025 | General News
Global insured losses from natural disasters may reach $145B in 2025, driven by secondary perils, with losses potentially surpassing $300B in severe events. NEW YORK — 2025 started with wildfires in Los Angeles, causing an estimated $40 billion in insured losses....
by Editor | May 5, 2025 | General News
By Holden Lewis The national housing market is turning more buyer friendly as home price growth slows and inventory rises, giving buyers more choices and greater purchasing power. WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates fell to a three-week low, and with positive trends in home...
