Homeowners can lower bills and conserve resources by choosing drought-tolerant landscaping and installing efficient appliances and low-flow toilets.
Repeated unfounded complaints are often legally protected. Maintain your property, document incidents and work with code enforcement to reduce issues.
Retirees can remain in their homes longer by using smart technologies, safety upgrades and community programs to create a secure, supportive environment.
Consumers are no longer bracing for the worst-case scenario for the economy but continue to expect rising inflation and unemployment, the University of Michigan said.
Plug-in solar panels are growing in the U.S., offering easy installation, eco-friendly benefits and modest cost savings for homeowners.
Florida ranks sixth nationally and highest in the Southeast in WalletHub’s livability study, excelling in economy, quality of life and dining options.
Creating extra space at home can boost comfort and enjoyment, offering room for work, play and gatherings with careful planning and investment.
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.71% from 5.75%, Freddie Mac said.
U.S. housing shows early signs of stabilization as affordability may improve slightly in 2025, an economist said. The market is gradually balancing.
Starting September, lenders will phase in a standardized, data-driven appraisal format. Agents should prepare for clearer, more consistent reports.
