Survey: Homeowners Want More Kitchen Storage
The pandemic-inspired desire for a bigger and better home has boosted the number of kitchen remodels that emphasize a need for more storage space.
Insurers Use RICO Act to Strike Back at Alleged Fraud
The RICO Act helps federal prosecutors fight organized crime, but two Fla. insurers think it will work against contractors who’ve attempted to defraud the companies.
Builders’ Confidence Drops as Costs and COVID Increase
Builders are extremely confident in the new-home market – but a little less confident than they were last month. NAHB cites rising lumber prices as one of the reasons.
MLK Day Speech: NAR Admits Mistakes, Promises for Future
NAR’s president spoke at Martin Luther King’s Washington monument, reconfirming that NAR is committed to combating discrimination throughout real estate.
Biden Plan: Longer Eviction Ban, More Money for Landlords
If Congress passes the president-elect’s COVID-19 stimulus, the eviction moratorium will be extended to Sept. 30, but there will be an additional $25B to help landlords offset the cost of non-paying tenants – a total of $50B when combined with money in the latest stimulus package.
Personal Branding: The Key to Digital Age Success
A personal brand – “what people say about you when you’re not in the room” – is a digital age résumé. A strong brand almost literally drives new business your way.
FHFA Extends Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums
Homeowners with mortgages held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac cannot be evicted until Feb. 28, 2021. The extension covers more than 50% of American owners with a mortgage.
Feeling Overwhelmed? It’s Not You – It’s All of Us
Between pandemics and politics, many Americans are emotionally exhausted. If you’re not one of them, a friend, family member or neighbor probably is.
The 1031 Exchange Tax Benefit Seems Safe for Now
President-elect Biden once suggested a possible end to the commercial industry’s tax-investment tool, but it’s now helping businesses struggling due to the pandemic.
‘Clean’ Tech Takes Virtual Stage at Consumer Electronics Show
New technology often springs from demand, and a host of new home cleaning tools were introduced at the 2021 event – such as robots with ultraviolet light capabilities.