Cordless, rechargeable lights offer an easy, stylish way to brighten dark spots and boost home appeal without wiring or an electrician.

A credit score reflects payment habits, debt use, credit age, types and new applications. Understanding these factors can help improve a financial future.

Over the past few months, “Florida’s housing market is finding its balance, and that’s good for buyers and sellers alike,” said Florida Realtors Pres. Tim Weisheyer.

Not sold on setting your thermostat to 78 degrees? Raise the temperature one degree at a time to see how it affects your comfort and finances.

The Everglades have a positive impact on real estate, fisheries, and tourism, while also reducing flood risk and helping protect drinking water.

The federal government plays an essential role in immediate disaster relief and could do more to help residents recover and communities build resiliency, NAR said.

Fraudsters use fake quitclaim deeds to steal homes, selling or renting them without owners’ knowledge. Stay alert by monitoring records and protecting your information.

Watch for cracks, misaligned doors/windows, popped nails and drainage issues – early signs of foundation problems. Fixing them quickly helps avoid costly damage.

If you dispute a condo charge, review your documents, gather evidence, and respond in writing. If that fails, consider legal help to challenge the assessment.

A bathroom remodel can enhance comfort and boost home value, but costs vary widely depending on size, scope, materials and labor.

Mortgage rates dipped to 6.86% as listings rose 32% year over year. With more homes for sale and stable prices, buyers are gaining leverage in markets nationwide.

Most homeowners want to use their outdoor spaces more. Smart upgrades, including durable furniture, lighting and fabrics, can boost comfort, use and value.

Modular, 3D-printed and prefab homes are growing in popularity as rebuilding options after disasters despite image and transportation hurdles.

Two new NAR Consumer Guides explain how home auctions work and what to know when hiring a real estate attorney.

Freestanding cabinets, hutches, and vintage pieces offer stylish, flexible storage at lower costs, as interest grows in “unfitted” kitchens and resale finds.

The gap between new builds and existing homes has narrowed, presenting an opportunity for real estate agents and buyers to navigate a tough affordability environment.

Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to rise but still anticipate two interest rate cuts by the year’s end. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.84% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates eased to 5.96% from 5.97%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said.

Housing starts fell 9.8% in May, driven by a sharp drop in multifamily construction, while single-family starts were mostly flat amid ongoing market pressures.

New home purchase mortgage applications fell 4.5% year-over-year in May, with estimated sales down 12.1% from April, the MBA said.