A verbal promise of a dog-walk area in a condo, not included in the written agreement, limits legal recourse. Residents may appeal as a group.

If you owe taxes, file your return or request an extension to avoid penalties. The IRS can help with payment plans and extensions. Free tools are available.

A federal appeals court will hear arguments in May about whether the EPA improperly transferred wetlands permitting authority to Florida.

Professional staging can arrange furniture, décor and lighting to highlight a home's features, making it more appealing in listing photos and in-person showings.

Inflation remained steady with a 2.5% rise in consumer prices. Spending showed modest growth and incomes increased, boosting savings for future spending.

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.89% from 5.83% last week, Freddie Mac said.

NAR’s latest Consumer Guide provides sellers with insights on evaluating several offers, negotiation strategies and other useful information.

Pending home sales in the South rose 6.2% in February, leading regional gains. The South remains a stronger market than other regions.

A relaxing backyard space could include water features, shaded spots and multiple gathering spaces. Backyard retreats may boost home value by 3.1%.

In 2024, 9.8M Hispanic households owned homes, but the rate fell as household growth outpaced ownership. NAHREP urges action on affordability and supply.

The typical Q4 down payment was $30,250, slightly below Q3 but $3K higher year-over-year. Higher home prices and rates were keeping down payments elevated.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% thanks to slightly lower mortgage rates. Inventory was up 7.5% compared to a year earlier.

The weather service forecasts up to six U.S. tropical impacts in 2025, with 13-18 named storms and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Many renting out rooms see tenants as roommates, not renters, but embracing the landlord role helps them better manage leases, rent and legal protections.

NAR’s new policy lets MLSs set a delay period before sellers and agents market properties publicly through IDX or syndication.

A home made for hosting gatherings may be coveted by many consumers. Show off the possibilities with smart entertainment solutions.

Fertilizing at the right time with the right nutrients helps protect Florida’s water and ecosystem. Overuse can harm lakes, rivers and springs.

U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%.

Consumers are feeling more pessimistic, causing The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index to drop to 92.9 this month; it was 100.1 in February.

Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth.