Making a Small Room Feel Larger

Even larger rooms can feel small if they’re full of clutter. Consider ways to make rooms feel larger, including using the right color choice.
Read MoreChallenge Says Land Law Discriminatory

A lawsuit says a state law restricting property ownership by people from China and six other countries is “based on stereotyped and xenophobic generalizations.”
Read MoreStudy: Florida Sees Only Slight Rent Increases

Florida rent growth is below the national average with many slowly returning to their historic pricing trends, a real estate economist said.
Read MoreDesigners Say Skip These Home Decor Trends

Bid farewell to all-white everything and futons. Interior designers say some trends are better left at the curb.
Read MoreYun Predicts Rising Existing-Home Sales in 2024

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, at the 2024 Realtors® Legislative Meetings, said home sales will rise in eight of the next 10 years.
Read MoreSales Tax Holidays, Insurance Premium Breaks Ahead

The governor signed a package that includes sales tax holidays and a one-year exemption on residential property and flood insurance premium taxes.
Read MoreHabits That Could Earn You an 800+ Credit Score

Consumer credit reporting company Experian found nearly half of all consumers with exceptional credit are baby boomers.
Read MoreLawmakers Launch Bipartisan Real Estate Caucus

NAR and other housing groups say it’s a critical step in addressing some of the national real estate market’s biggest challenges.
Read MoreMay Mortgage Rate Forecast: No Breaks Coming

Economists say mortgage rates will remain elevated through May on stubbornly high inflation. Late-year rate cuts to the mid-6% range remain possible.
Read MoreFlorida Remains Top Tourism Destination

Data from 2023 showed Florida remains a leading spot among domestic and international travelers, with many visitors from the UK, Germany and Mexico.
Read MoreViral TikTok Theory Offers Quick Home Décor Fix

The "Unexpected Red" theory, first suggested by Taylor Migliazzo Simon, has rapidly gained momentum, with more than a million views on her TikTok video.
Read MorePrepare Now As Hurricane Season Nears

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, and state officials want residents to be prepared. Forecasters predict a busy season.
Read MoreA Playbook for Working With First-Time Buyers

Buying a single-family home for the first time is challenging, but even more so in a time of inventory shortages and affordability issues; help ease anxiety by sharing these useful steps.
Read MoreNAR Practice Changes to Take Effect Aug. 17

The changes were reviewed by the MLS Emerging Issues and Technology Advisory Board and adopted by the NAR Leadership Team.
Read MoreCan I Break a Lease Due to Poor Maintenance?

Tenants must pay rent and not damage the property. Landlords must provide a livable home and are ultimately responsible for the property’s condition.
Read MoreFeds to Handle Wetland Permits Amid Dispute

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is administering the wetlands permitting program to “mitigate any disruption and delay to applicants.”
Read More25 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look More Expensive

Sprucing up a kitchen can be as easy as getting new linens or rug to extensive as new flooring. Many of the options are affordable.
Read MoreHomeowners Covet Spiral Staircases With a Twist

Advanced technology has allowed designers to create staircases that resemble works of art. Do-it-yourself staircase kits start at $1,000.
Read MoreSome West Coast Locations Seeing Price Cuts

Six of the top 10 metro areas in the nation with the greatest increase in inventory are in Florida, according to Redfin.
Read MoreNAHB Remodelers Reveals Most Popular Projects

Some of the more popular projects include adding or enclosing a porch. Remodeling demand remains high as more owners see growing equity in their homes.
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