U.S. Home Prices Rose Toward End of 2024

Home prices rose 3.8% in November 2024, up from 3.6% in October. Experts predict a slowdown in 2025 as mortgage rates rise. Tampa saw a 0.4% decline.

Buyers, Agents Watching Rates in 2025

Today’s rates are far from record highs, which peaked at 18.63% in October 1981. Agents are overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 market.

Fashion Trends Influencing Interior Design

2025 fashion trends are shaping interior design with bold colors, textures, minimalist and retro styles, sustainability and maximalism for personalized spaces.

Redfin: Typical Home Sells in Nearly 2 Months

Homes are taking longer to sell largely because housing costs are so expensive and there’s a limited supply, Redfin said. It’s the slowest pace in 5 years.

Another New Insurer Enters Florida Market

Mangrove Property Insurance marks the 11th insurer entering the market since the legislative changes. Florida has more than 7.55 million residential policies.