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Presidents' Day celebrates all past and present U.S. presidents. It reflects on the nation's founding principles and values, including the Constitution and union. Reading of Washington's Farewell Address by a U.S. senator remains an annual event for decades.Many patriotic and historical groups celebrate Presidents' Day with reenactments and events.

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…

Mortgage rates are expected to fall in 2025, easing the path to homeownership. As rates drop, more homeowners may sell, boosting real estate inventory and market opportunities.

Smaller cities are growing rapidly as remote work boosts demand for affordable living. Green buildings are gaining popularity with tenants, driven by sustainability efforts and government incentives for energy-efficient properties

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Currently, low inventory and rising prices make it a seller's market, but conditions are changing. Interest rates may stabilize, encouraging more buyers to enter the market in the near future.

Home sales may rise 1.5%, prices climb 3.7%, and mortgage rates stay above 6% despite slight cuts. A historic 11.7% home inventory jump and 13.8% new construction surge mark supply resurgence in 2025.

New single-family home construction could increase by 13.8%, potentially easing supply shortages. Home prices are expected to rise more slowly in 2025, with a 4% increase projected.