Fresh paint, cleanup, lighting and simple landscaping can make a home look more inviting without requiring a major pre-listing investment. NEW YORK — One shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, that often is hard to do, particularly when it comes to homes. Curb appeal bears significant influence regarding how a property is perceived. … Read more
Scams tied to property deals are rising, with more than 12,000 victims reported. AI is making schemes harder to detect and easier to scale. WASHINGTON – Cyber criminals stole more than $275 million through real estate-related fraud from at least 12,368 victims last year, according to a new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint … Read more
Earnest money shows buyers are committed and financially ready, helping sellers feel more secure about accepting an offer. NEW YORK – Question: My husband and I are trying to buy a home. We got prequalified, as our real estate agent recommended and have the lender ready, but our offers keep getting rejected. Our agent believes … Read more
Common seller objections can slow a sale. Focusing on closed sales and current competition can help avoid stale listings. NEW YORK — Despite the slowing market and ongoing economic uncertainty, your seller wants one thing: the highest possible sales price from their real estate. Today, more than ever, sellers may need more guidance on pricing. … Read more
Single women now own far more homes than single men and lead in most U.S. metros, including fast-growing Florida markets where prices better match single incomes. NEW YORK — Single women continue to outpace single men in homeownership, even though they typically earn less and spend a larger share of their income on housing. New … Read more
U.S. consumer sentiment fell more than expected in April, signaling rising concern about finances that could slow spending, including big purchases like homes. WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer sentiment declined more than expected in April, signaling growing unease among households about the economic outlook and raising concerns about the strength of consumer spending heading into the … Read more
New data shows supply falling behind demand across rental and for-sale markets, with shortages concentrated in major metro areas. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is short an estimated 66,000 owner-occupied homes and more than 55,000 rental units, according to a new statewide housing supply model developed by Florida State University’s DeVoe L. Moore Institute. The model, … Read more
Strong sales kept Florida at the top of 2025 master-planned community rankings, with multiple high-ranking developments despite a modest slowdown. WASHINGTON — Florida continued to dominate the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities in 2025, even as overall new-home sales slowed slightly from a year earlier. A report from the real estate consulting firm John Burns Research … Read more
Google now allows email address changes, offering a more professional identity without losing messages, settings or account history. NEW YORK — Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it. Google started quietly rolling out the change late … Read more
Loose dogs can create liability and neighbor disputes. Homeowners can start with a conversation, then document issues and check local rules if needed. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our neighbor two doors down lets their dogs run wild. They have a fence, but they never keep the gate closed, and their three dogs are always … Read more
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