by Editor | Feb 14, 2025 | General News
By Andrew Dorn Costs like mortgage interest and personal property taxes up to a certain limit may be deducted to reduce tax bills, plus some home improvements in certain cases. RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2025 tax filing season is underway, and there are several tax benefits...
by Editor | Feb 14, 2025 | General News
The annual inflation rate has risen in the three months since the November election to 3%, with gasoline prices climbing, recent reports show. WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate last year, Donald Trump suggested he could easily conquer inflation and ease voters’...
by Editor | Feb 14, 2025 | General News
MSCI data: In 2024, the volume of office building sales rose by 20% from a year ago to $63.6B, the first increase in sales volume since 2021. NEW YORK — Data from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) show that in 2024, the volume of office building sales rose...
by Editor | Feb 13, 2025 | General News
By Alex Veiga The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.87% from 6.89% last week, but rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.09% from 6.05%, Freddie Mac said. NEW YORK – The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fourth week in a row, an...
by Editor | Feb 13, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR explains escrow, earnest money and their role in real estate transactions in its newest Consumer Guide. View all of the guides at facts.Realtor. ORLANDO, Fla. — What is an escrow account, and why do I need one? Why should I put down earnest money?...
