NAR forecasts 4.3M existing-home sales in 2025, ↑ 6%, but 0.6M below prior estimates. Affordability remains a key issue as home prices are now expected to ↑ 3% in 2025 and ↑ 4% in 2026....
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Deadline: The last day to file your taxes is April 15, 2025; extensions available but late filing incurs penalties. Forms Needed: Essential forms include Form 1040, W-2, and various 1099 forms depending on your income sources....
AI is transforming smart homes by enhancing interior design with automation, efficiency, and personalization. It optimizes space planning, color selection, and furniture arrangement, providing real-time simulations and customized recommendations. Applications include adaptive furniture, smart lighting, and sustainability measures. Despite improvements in efficiency and accessibility, challenges like high...
Spacious 2-bed, 1.5-bath townhome in River Club Townhouse Condo, along the Miami River! Features an open living & dining area, updated kitchen, private fenced yard with astro turf & large porch. Includes 1 assigned + 1 guest parking. Investor-friendly: Rent immediately, corporate ownership OK! Prime location: Minutes to River Landing Shops, Sewell Park,...
Excellent commercial sublease opportunity for medical spa and wellness professionals seeking a polished and fully functional office suite. Features include a furnished reception area with TV, ADA-compliant bathroom, 2 sinks, and shared employee kitchen. Hallway leads to 3 large, furnished offices—ideal for treatments, consultations, or administrative use....
Insurance safeguards against life’s uncertainties, protecting homes, income, and long-term care costs with a financial safety net.Regularly review insurance needs as life changes—marriage, children, or retirement—to ensure comprehensive financial protection....
Renters insurance protects belongings from damage, loss, or theft and covers liability for injuries to visitors. The average cost is about $14 per month. Top companies include Liberty Mutual, known for low rates; Lemonade, praised for fast claims; Progressive, offering discounts; Amica, recognized for customer service; and USAA, tailored for military families. Coverage varies, and while not legally...
If you're selling in 2025, late May is the best time, with homes selling 1.6% higher. This extra 1.6% equals around $5,600 on a typical U.S. home, a significant amount....
Property taxes are essential for local government revenue but are becoming burdensome due to rising home values. Several states are considering eliminating these taxes. Florida is studying alternatives, Illinois proposes a homestead exemption, Kansas plans to use sales tax changes, and Pennsylvania suggests new taxes to offset lost revenue. Balancing government needs and voter support remains...
- Pinecrest Typical home value: +7.3% yearly to $2.08M - Palm Beach - Typical home value: +1.9% yearly to $2.1M - Gulf Stream Typical home value: +1.3% yearly to $2.5M - Golf Typical home value: +6.2% yearly to $2.8M...