March 30, 2024
NAR: February Pending Home Sales Increased
The modest sales growth nationally (1.6%) demonstrates the slow and steady progress in the market. Contract signings...
March 29, 2024
Average Mortgage Rates Fall Slightly
Borrowing costs on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped slightly to 6.79% and 6.11% respectively, giving prospective...
March 28, 2024
The Right Time to Downsize?
Retirees should consider factors that include living closer to family and safety issues when determining if now is the...
March 27, 2024
$4B Everglades Restoration Underway
The restoration effort in the Everglades is the largest hydrological restoration project ever undertaken in the U.S and...
March 26, 2024
Tips for Finding the Right House
The best way to start a home search is by keeping a top 10 list of essentials and deal breakers. Also, consider your...
March 25, 2024
Features That Make a Home an Outdoor Haven
Homeowners and potential buyers are looking for features that allow them to enjoy the outside of their homes as much as...
March 23, 2024
NAR: February Existing-Home Sales Vaulted 9.5%
Existing home sales saw the largest monthly increase in a year nationally, NAR said. The median price in the South was...
March 22, 2024
Fed Sees 3 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its meeting earlier this week on high inflation in...
March 21, 2024
First-Time Buyers Optimistic About Housing Market
A study by TD Bank of more than 1,000 first-time homebuyers also found nearly all (97%) have taken the initial steps in...
March 20, 2024
What to Expect From a Home Inspection
Home inspections can protect both buyers and sellers by providing insights into potential problems and areas of...
March 19, 2024
Builder Confidence Peaks Since July 2023
NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI: Builder sentiment in the single-family market surpassed the break-even point of 50, highest since...
March 18, 2024
Americans Living Farther from Work in Bigger Homes
A new study found American workers are living farther from their workplaces, likely due to remote work opportunities. As...
March 17, 2024
Best Practices for a Healthy Credit Score
Learning how to monitor and boost a credit score is essential to unlocking better credit terms and taking control of...
March 15, 2024
Mortgage Rate Declines for Second Week
Borrowing costs for average 30-year U.S. mortgages and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped Thursday to levels seen in...
March 14, 2024
How Sellers Get Top Dollar for Their Homes
Sellers should not rely on the market alone to get their asking price. Instead, strategies including good staging and...
March 13, 2024
When Will Mortgage Rates Fall?
Mortgage rates are likely to remain stagnant until there are signs the economy is slowing. NerdWallet writer Holden...
March 12, 2024
Choosing the Right Home Size
While housing size is a personal preference, buyers should consider current and future needs when shopping. However, it...
March 11, 2024
Will Rental Housing Prices Drop in 2024?
Renters care about affordability more than anything else, but the persistent housing shortage is keeping rental...
March 9, 2024
Biden Focuses on Housing in State of the Union
President Joe Biden called for a $10,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and the construction of two million homes...
March 8, 2024
Mortgage Rate Drops After Four-Week Climb
The average rate on 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped this week and applications rose for the first time...
March 7, 2024
Colors to Avoid When Selling a Home
Color is a hot trend in home design but use caution when choosing one. Bright colors, like red and lime green, can turn...
March 6, 2024
Which States Have No Income Tax?
Know someone who wants to say goodbye to state income tax? Not only can they do so here in Florida, eight other income...
March 5, 2024
Home Price Gains Continued in December
CoreLogic Case-Shiller’s Home Price Index rose at a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 2.4%, slower than Nov.’s...
March 4, 2024
New Home Sales Up at Start of 2024
HUD and Census Bureau: In Jan., new single-family home sales rose 1.5% month-to-month to a seasonally adjusted rate of...
March 2, 2024
Single-Family Starts to Rise in 2024
Economists at International Builders’ Show: Construction should gradually increase as the Fed is on track to cut rates...
March 1, 2024
Understanding the Basics of RE Property Appraisals
A property appraisal is needed when mortgage financing is used to buy residential real estate. It acts as a market...
February 29, 2024
U.S. Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in 4Q 2023
Consumer spending, which grew at a 3% annual pace during the quarter, fueled the upswing. The nation’s economic growth...
February 28, 2024
What Are Benefits of Energy-Efficient Homes?
Homebuyers say energy-efficient features are home “must-haves” because they save money, improve resale value and help...
February 27, 2024
Higher Expectations for U.S. Economy in 2024
Analysts are revising their forecasts for this year, saying the economy likely will grow 2.2% after adjusting for...
February 26, 2024
Advice for Homebuyers: 'Keep Looking, Keep Going'
While easing, for-sale inventory remains tight in Florida and across the U.S. Buyers have to stay persistent and manage...
February 24, 2024
Wall Street Sees a Solid Year for Homebuilders
Sales of new homes rose nationally in 2023 for the 1st time in 2 years, up 4.2% from the previous year. However,...
February 23, 2024
NAR: Jan.’s Existing Home Sales Up 3.1% from Dec.
Total existing sales slipped 1.7% year-over-year. Chief Economist Yun: Jan.’s “monthly gain is the start of more supply...
February 22, 2024
Rentals Could Be a New Business Niche
In a tight home sale market, real estate pros may want to develop relationships with a network of renters, who might...
February 21, 2024
Wait, What? Things Are Looking Up for Homebuyers?
Buyers have had it rough, but some experts think 2024 will see improvement in mortgage rates, home prices and...
February 20, 2024
Cash-Flush Buyers Dip into Distressed Commercial RE
Some data shows that global real estate funds operated by private-equity firms held $544B in cash at the end of 2Q 2023,...
February 19, 2024
New Homes Carve Out Separate Quarters
Developers in S. Florida and elsewhere are adding annexes to new construction, which let relatives like elderly parents...
February 17, 2024
Buyers Should Reconsider ‘Timing’ the Market
For the most part, mortgage rates have stabilized — and delaying a purchase could end up backfiring as home prices...
February 15, 2024
Homeowners Staying in Their Homes Longer
A new Redfin report found homeowners are staying in their homes twice as long as they did in 2005, driven largely by...
February 14, 2024
Buyers Are Shopping Again, Finding More Options
Real estate showings are on the rise and mortgage applications are increasing as rates inch down, the Wall Street...
February 13, 2024
Important Strategies for Selling Your Home
Sellers who want to make top dollar can take simple steps, including proper staging, selling at the right time and...
February 12, 2024
How Couples Manage Their Finances Together
At the end of the day, more than 60% of those surveyed find it easy to manage their finances with their partner.NEW YORK...
February 10, 2024
Steps to Securing a Lower Mortgage Rate
Buyers seeking a lower mortgage rate don’t have to just wait for a market adjustment. Instead they can make changes in...
February 9, 2024
What’s In and Out in 2024 Home Design
Some of the newest 2024 design trends including ditching paint completely and turning to other materials, such as wood...
February 8, 2024
Nearly 32% of Home Sales in Q4 Were Newly Built
New construction accounted for a large share of home sales in 2023 Q4 because homebuilding has increased and the number...
February 7, 2024
Powell: Federal Reserve On Track for Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve chair said the Fed misjudged the duration of the 2021-2022 inflation surge, and the central bank...
February 6, 2024
Is an Assumable Mortgage Right for You?
Assumable mortgages are growing in popularity but come with challenges, the Wall Street Journal reported.NEW YORK --...
February 5, 2024
Beachfront Homes Where the Tides Don’t Reach
Several Florida developers have opened “beachfront” communities with abundant amenities along manmade lagoons.ST. JOHNS...
February 3, 2024
Experts: 2024 Home Prices Won’t Decline
Despite predictions housing prices would come down, values keep rising in 2024. The reason? The tight...
February 2, 2024
Home Prices Saw Record Jump in November
CoreLogic Case-Shiller found U.S. home prices are up 45% since March 2020, the biggest gains since December 2022....
February 1, 2024
American Consumers Feeling More Confident
Consumer confidence came in better than expected in January and anxiety over a possible recession continues to...
January 31, 2024
Redfin: Buyers Gained Purchasing Power with Lower Rates
Redfin said buyers can afford a more expensive home since mortgage rates have dropped from nearly 8% in October.SEATTLE...
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