Study: Buying in January Could Save Big Money

Study: Buying in January Could Save Big Money

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey If there’s a strategy that could potentially cut someone’s costs by 25%, they’d be foolish not to at least consider it, a LendingTree financial expert says. NEW YORK – If there is a time when real estate ever goes “on sale,” January may be...
Study: Buying in January Could Save Big Money

U.S. December Existing Home Sales Increase 5.1%

Late-year sales activity showed renewed momentum nationwide as mortgage rates eased and price growth slowed, according to the National Association of Realtors. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of...
More Mortgages Now Sit Above 6% Than 3%

More Mortgages Now Sit Above 6% Than 3%

Mortgages with rates above 6% now exceed the share below 3%, marking a post-pandemic shift as higher borrowing costs reshape homeowner behavior. AUSTIN, Texas — The share of U.S. homeowners carrying mortgage rates above 6% has officially surpassed the share holding...
Trends Dominating the Luxury Market in 2026

Trends Dominating the Luxury Market in 2026

Wealthy buyers in 2026 are prioritizing multigenerational layouts, privacy and flexible spaces that reflect broader lifestyle and financial planning goals. NEW YORK — The 2026 Luxury Outlook report by Sotheby’s International Realty finds that many wealthy buyers...
Florida Realtors Leadership Academy: 2026 Class

Florida Realtors Leadership Academy: 2026 Class

By Marla Martin Fifteen Realtors from across the state will enhance their leadership skills and learn more about Florida Realtors through a number of activities and sessions. ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Realtors recently selected 15 Realtor members to participate in its...
IRS to Begin Accepting 2025 Returns on Jan. 26

IRS to Begin Accepting 2025 Returns on Jan. 26

By Fatima Hussein The 2026 filing season opens with the IRS expecting about 164 million returns and rolling out updates tied to recently enacted tax law changes for 2025. WASHINGTON — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS...