Nearly 500,000 Americans fell victim to tax-related identity theft in 2024, with delays averaging two years to get refunds. Experts advise early filing, extra precautions.
High-income earners build success with daily habits like journaling, setting intentions, prioritizing key tasks and protecting time for focus and creativity.
The drop coincided with eight private insurers last week being able to assume Citizens policies under what is known as a “depopulation” program.
AI can be used to streamline real estate analysis, predicting trends, pricing and investment risks while automating data collection and lead generation.
Compared to one month ago, pending home sales retreated in the Midwest, South and West, while the Northeast underwent a slight increase, NAR said.
A record 15% of Americans plan to buy a home in 2025. Buyers should consider turnkey homes, new builds or fixer-uppers strategically.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.76% from 6.85% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.94% from 6.04%.
Home office deductions only apply to small business owners who are self-employed. If you do freelance work unrelated to your regular job at home, you might qualify.
New home sales dropped 10.5% in January as high mortgage rates, affordability issues and severe winter weather kept buyers on the sidelines.
A Realtor Broker learned one of their sales associates was reposting false and misleading statements on social media about a local appraiser and international real estate brokers. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics? Are appraisers and international brokers included in the definition of real estate professional under the Code?
