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Creating an AI-use policy will help mitigate the legal and reputational risks AI presents. Focus on acceptable uses, data privacy and other factors.
Read More FTC Sees Surge in Business Impersonation

Cybercriminals can and do target small businesses. Monitor your business profiles, credit reports and customer feedback. Report problems to the authorities.
Read MoreCost Considerations for Business Loans

Understanding key costs in business loans can help align financing choices with your long- and short-term needs, and budget goals.
Read MoreBill Would Crack Down on 'Credit Repair' Schemes

Lawmakers aim to protect individuals from costly credit repair scams by banning upfront fees and increasing penalties for deceptive practices.
Read MoreHurricane Milton, Helene Costs Top $4.3B

As recovery continues, more than 26,000 people have checked into FEMA-supported housing and more than 2,700 blue tarps have been installed on roofs.
Read MoreU.S. Consumers Feeling Much More Confident

October’s increase in confidence was broad-based across all age groups and most income groups, The Conference Board said. Analysts forecasted a more modest reading.
Read MoreFHFA House Price Index Up 0.3% in August

Housing prices increased 4.2% from last year nationwide, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said. Price appreciation remained modest for the 6th month.
Read MoreCreating a Comfortable, Inviting Space for All

True inclusion involves more than visible identity factors, experts say. Use a broad approach to address often-overlooked needs.
Read MoreCraft, Hone and Rock Your Elevator Pitch

Clear, memorable messages that cover areas of expertise, market knowledge and business values can make an agent stand out and push a career forward.
Read MoreYoung Owners Pass Renters in Financial Gains

A Redfin survey shows the gap between owners and renters in younger generations is much larger than the gap in older generations.
Read MoreHow Airbnb Could Help Curb Rising Housing Costs

A study shows that better tax collection on Airbnb rentals can slow rising housing costs, benefiting renters and local governments.
Read MoreUnderstanding Cybersecurity Risks in Real Estate

Cybercriminals will go to great lengths to gain access to your personal and sensitive information. Be ready by having a plan to reduce risk.
Read More5 Staging Tips to Appeal to the SINK Buyers

Professional stagers are looking to create curated designs for a growing number of households with a single income and no children.
Read MoreEPA Adopts Stronger Lead Paint Exposure Standards

An estimated 31 million homes built before 1978 still contain lead-based paint. Of those, 3.8 million are home to one or more children who could be at risk.
Read MoreExpert: Owners to Rebuild After Storms

Florida Realtors chief economist said storms never seem to leave a statewide impact on the housing market. Rather, they cause a temporary lull in sales.
Read MoreAs AI Takes on Decision Making, Biases Emerge

Researchers suggest firms that use large language models do regular audits for bias and write prompts to instruct chatbots to make unbiased decisions.
Read MoreFlorida to Showcase Post-Hurricane Resilience

Florida tourism leaders plan a campaign to promote resilience and showcase unaffected areas post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Surge More Than Expected

The Commerce Department said new home sales surged by 4.1%, the highest level in over a year. Economists had expected new home sales to climb by 0.5%.
Read MoreTaxpayers To Get Bigger Standard Deductions

For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately in tax year 2025, the standard deduction is rising to $15,000 — up $400 from 2024.
Read MoreNAR Guide Empowers Buyers with Questions

NAR’s new resource, Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent, helps buyers select the right agent by providing essential questions to ask during the process.
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