Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Come Back

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Come Back

Designers say high-end wall-to-wall carpet made from natural fibers is gaining favor for comfort, texture and sound control in upscale, design-driven homes. NEW YORK – Once a 1970s home staple, wall-to-wall carpeting is reemerging in high-end residential design,...
Compass Completes $1.6B Anywhere Acquisition

Compass Completes $1.6B Anywhere Acquisition

By Amy Connolly The deal brings together roughly 340,000 real estate pros and affiliate broker-owners under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin at the helm. NEW YORK — Compass announces the completion of the Anywhere Real Estate $1.6 billion...
Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6. ORLANDO, Fla. — Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Whether you’re the parent of a college...
Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

By Michael Liedtke New AI features in Gmail can draft emails, answer inbox questions and flag tasks, as Google expands Gemini-powered tools. NEW YORK – More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular...
Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed down payments to record levels, sparking debate over whether preserving savings outweighs putting down more upfront. NEW YORK – The long-standing advice that home buyers should wait until they can put 20% down is being...