Tips to Attract Home Sellers After Fed Rate Cuts

Tips to Attract Home Sellers After Fed Rate Cuts

Even after a Fed rate cut, many sellers hesitate to list. Agents can focus on equity gains, lifestyle goals and creative financing to help them move forward. NEW YORK — After the most recent Federal Reserve rate cut, real estate professionals have a window of...
U.S. Home Prices Up 0.4% in August

U.S. Home Prices Up 0.4% in August

By Amy Connolly U.S. house prices rose 2.3% year over year, the FHFA reports. The South Atlantic region, including Florida, saw a 0.7% monthly gain. WASHINGTON — U.S. house prices rose 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted...
RE Q&A: Who Pays for Tree Damage?

RE Q&A: Who Pays for Tree Damage?

By Gary M. Singer A homeowner isn’t liable for damage from healthy tree roots, even if the tree was planted by the developer. Neighbors may trim encroaching roots at their own cost. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: I live in a senior community HOA. My neighbor says...
High Court Upholds Floorplans ‘Fair Use’ Ruling

High Court Upholds Floorplans ‘Fair Use’ Ruling

By Eliana Block The Supreme Court declined to hear a floorplans copyright case, upholding a ruling that found their use in listings is fair use, ending seven years of litigation. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case that sought to...
“Title Pirates” Target Vacant Land in Fraud Trend

“Title Pirates” Target Vacant Land in Fraud Trend

Vacant land is the top target for title fraud, as scammers forge deeds to sell properties they don’t own. New alerts and safeguards aim to curb the trend. CHICAGO — Vacant properties may be prime targets for scammers, putting property owners unknowingly at risk. About...
FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Delayed

FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Delayed

By Amy Connolly FinCEN postponed its new rule requiring reports on cash home sales to businesses and trusts until March 1, 2026, giving the industry more time to comply. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...