Architects Making Trees Part of the Plan
Architects and designers are shrouding and softening the hard-edged stone and concrete planes of buildings with lush vegetation, a designer said.
Architects and designers are shrouding and softening the hard-edged stone and concrete planes of buildings with lush vegetation, a designer said.
The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 6.05% from 6.12% last week, Freddie Mac said.
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The governor announced premium reductions for Citizens Property Insurance customers in South Florida, where most policies are concentrated.
The lock-in effect is starting to ease because Americans are growing accustomed to elevated rates, and for many, it’s not realistic to stay put forever, Redfin said.
Officials said asphalt shingles, common on Florida roofs, begin degrading from the sun and weakening in about 10 years, offering less protection.
The uptick in new listings, along with slow sales, is contributing to a growing pool of supply for homebuyers to choose from, Redfin said.
A new study also found homeowners spend an average of 6.9 hours weekly on repairs and maintenance, totaling more than 1 year and 83 days over a 30-year mortgage.
While all forms of rent payment come with some element of risk, payment apps like Zelle or Venmo might lack the protections offered by traditional methods.
Equity-rich homeowners are opting for HELOCs because these lines of credit come with variable interest rates and are tied to Federal Reserve policy.