by Editor | Apr 22, 2025 | General News
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...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | General News
Clear speech, strategic pauses, body language and knowing your audience help real estate pros boost communication and build stronger client connections. NEW YORK – The core principles of public speaking include clarity, pace and tone. For real estate professionals,...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | General News
By Sylvan Lane The U.S. remains millions of homes short as prices stay high and construction lags, leaving many buyers priced out despite recent building gains. WASHINGTON — The U.S. has been short of the homes it needs to meet its growing population for more than a...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | General News
By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech With rising home prices, more Americans are turning to alternatives like tiny homes, barndominiums and co-housing to find affordable places to live. WASHINGTON — As the quick rise in housing costs over the past decade has put...
by Editor | Apr 18, 2025 | General News
HUD building, Washington, D.C. HUD extended FHA foreclosure moratoriums through July 10, 2025, in Fla. and other areas hit by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, giving families more time to seek help. WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...