It can be tempting to tap home equity for the festive season. After all, it's your money, and it's cheaper than other financing methods. But it’s risky, experts say.

Beginning in 2025, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can acquire loans of up to $806,500 for single-family homes, a 5.2% increase from its 2024 level.

The court heard from all parties as well as objectors and the Department of Justice, and is expected to soon issue a formal written order.

There are important differences between a conditional and unconditional termination when a buyer or seller and brokerage firm agree to part ways.

In Florida, written listing agreements must include an end date. Sellers should receive a copy of the signed agreement.

New home sales dropped 17.3% in October to 610,000, with a 9.4% annual decline. Median price was $437,300, and 481,000 homes were for sale.

Homeownership rates among Black households was 45.7% in 2023 from its peak of 49% in 2004. One expert said market forces work against Black homeowners.

The hurricane season, which began June 1 and wraps at the end of the month, produced 18 named storms including Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

Americans' view of the economy improved in November, with confidence rising to 111.7, driven by lower inflation expectations and more hiring.

New research shows 12.1% of Florida seniors are living below the poverty line, and rising rents are putting many at risk of being displaced.