Florida condo sales grow at both ends of market

Florida’s townhouse and condo market posted a 9% year-over-year increase in second-quarter sales, with the strongest gains among properties priced below $200,000 and those selling for $1 million or more. Sales also rose sharply in several metro areas, including Panama City, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral-F

Closed Brooklyn Macy’s Will Become An Experiential Destination

Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn headquarters will become a five-floor “experiential destination.” The developers believe that the project, which is the biggest block of retail space available in New York City, could include “flagship retail, immersive entertainment, food halls, destination dining, w

Average 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.96% from 5.93%. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns have pushed bond yields higher.

Some walls are working harder than others

Zillow’s 2026 paint color analysis found that chocolate brown and sage green may help a home show better, while ochre yellow, bright red and pale pink can turn buyers off. Agents caution that paint alone does not determine value, but bold or highly personal colors can still shape a buyer’s first rea