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.