Month: March 2024

Voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) can be produced to sound human. To protect against associated scams, consumer advocates recommend taking precautionary steps.

In real estate, it’s important to take a close look at trends and demographics. Understanding the buyers and sellers and their motives are important to a success.

When deciding between renting and buying, consider all the factors including the advantages of building equity versus the flexibility of renting. First-time buyers often have limited experience.

The best way to start a home search is by keeping a top 10 list of essentials and deal breakers. Also, consider your lifestyle, pets, location needs and necessary features, among other things.

New home sales in the United States dropped slightly in February but are up 5.9% from a year ago. The slight uptick in mortgage rates held back new home sales but builder confidence remains high.

Anyone who is self-employed and receiving payments from peer-to-peer apps (PayPay, Venmo, etc.) have new tax reporting changes for the 2024 tax year.

Homeowners and potential buyers are looking for features that allow them to enjoy the outside of their homes as much as the inside. Among them are backyard pickleball courts and weather-resistant landscaping.

Existing home sales saw the largest monthly increase in a year nationally, NAR said. The median price in the South was $354,200, up 4.1% from last year.

Wealth passed down from one generation to the next provides financial security for children and grandchildren. Buying a house is one step in building generational wealth.

Anyone who is self-employed and receiving payments peer-to-peer apps (PayPay, Venmo, etc.) have new tax reporting requirements beginning in the 2024 tax year.