The family room has long been favored because it increases quality time – but things have changed. Owners working from home now prefer the privacy of their bedroom.

Fear is a cause of psychological stress, and pandemic-related fears have sparked an uptick in depression and other mental health issues, according to a new survey.

Invitation Homes wants 88K more single-family homes in its portfolio. The company buys homes and rents them, with a business model that mimics a multifamily complex.

If a multifamily owner has mortgage forbearance from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, they can’t easily evict tenants. A new rule says tenants must be told that in writing.

The U.S. real estate market is now doing better than it did before the pandemic, with the Recovery Index hitting 103.8 compared to a back-to-normal score of 100. Two Central Fla. metros have fully recovered as South Fla. and Jacksonville move closer.

The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.88% this week compared to last week’s 2.99%. One year ago, it was 3.60%.

The internet is a gift for small businesses: It lets them look as big as Walmart. But too many small businesses ignore tech safety and fail to keep software current.

People responded differently to work-at-home orders, which can cause problems if it’s not understood. Segmenters stick to their old schedule as integrators work 24/7.

The National Flood Insurance Program expires next at midnight on Sept. 30, 2020, which could affect contracts signed this month if the home is in a flood zone.

The state boosted its level of enforcement after a 2019 Newsday investigation alleged that some Long Island real agents were steering buyers to like-race neighborhoods.