How AI Is Reaching Further into Real Estate
The expansion of artificial intelligence options includes helping to virtually stage a home, speeding up mortgage approvals and fueling smarter property searches.
Citizens’ Policy Count Remains Stable
As of Friday, Citizens had 942,810 policies; it had 941,158 a week ago. Fla.’s insurer of last resort expects the policy count to drop as depopulation continues.
U.S. Office Market: Investors Are Coming Back
MSCI data: In 2024, the volume of office building sales rose by 20% from a year ago to $63.6B, the first increase in sales volume since 2021.
High Prices Are Trump’s Major Economic Challenge
The annual inflation rate has risen in the three months since the November election to 3%, with gasoline prices climbing, recent reports show.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.87% from 6.89% last week, but rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.09% from 6.05%, Freddie Mac said.
New NAR Guide Covers Escrow, Earnest Money
NAR explains escrow, earnest money and their role in real estate transactions in its newest Consumer Guide. View all of the guides at facts.Realtor.
Downsizing: Less Stress, Financial Freedom
The movement is not just about moving to a smaller space; it’s about embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes simplicity, reduced financial burdens and peace of mind.
Tourism Total Reaches 142.9M
Florida set a new tourism record in 2024, driven by domestic travel. International visits remain below pre-pandemic levels, though Canadian and overseas travel increased.
Redfin: Housing Supply Highest Since 2020
Nationwide, the typical home that sold sat on the market for 56 days — the longest of any January since 2020.
Fla. Housing Market Levels as Construction Grows
A UF report said Florida home prices and rents have stabilized, but affordable housing shortages persist despite rising single and multifamily construction.