Long-Term Rates Hold Ahead of Expected Cut
Thirty-year mortgage rates remained at 6.35%, while 15-year rates fell slightly to 5.47%. A Fed interest rate cut later this month likely will reduce mortgage rates.
‘Moody’ Home Design Trends Generating Buzz
Dark interiors are on trend in the Western Gothic and Dark Academia styles. They’re welcoming and cozy while bold and dramatic.
Housing Payments at Lowest Level Since Jan.
Brokerage Redfin said national pending home sales are falling despite declining housing payments because buyers hope rates will fall further.
Housing Payments at Lowest Level Since January
Brokerage Redfin said national pending home sales are falling despite declining housing payments because buyers hope rates will fall further.
Ultra-Luxury Home Sales to Set New Record
Billionaires globally have seen their wealth boom, spurring major home purchases and agents’ optimism. Some are buying plots of land in Fla. to build large estates.
Report: Corporate Investors Own 117K+ Fla. Homes
Critics say large corporations are driving up home prices and reducing affordability for residential buyers. Many have private equity or Wall Street ties.
NAR Releases Guide for Veteran Buyers
A new NAR guide for veterans shows financing and buying options, the fourth in its Consumer Guide series on the benefits of working with a Realtor.
Realtor Safety Month: Make a Plan
September is Realtor Safety Month, and Florida Realtors has compiled information and resources to keep you safe throughout the year.
Hurricane Season Forecast Eased
AccuWeather is now forecasting 16 to 20 named storms, down from 20 to 25, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six reaching Category 3.
Florida Consumer Sentiment at 3-Year High
Floridians in August remained cautious about the current economic conditions but expressed optimism about their personal finances and the national economy.