Fla. ranks second for improving “housing market stability” year-to-year, says Freddie Mac, and its MiMi Index for Fla. (86.7) beats the national index (86.7). Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months?The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to ClimbNew Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real EstateWhat’s Happening with […]

The average FRM reached its highest point of the year this week following a post-election surge in prices – and 50% of experts think the trend will continue. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing MarketExperts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s […]

Mortgage rates will hit 4.5%, home sales will rise 1.9% and prices will go up 3.9% as millennials, boomers and Western cities dominate the real estate market. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This WinterWhat’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market?…Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

A constitutional amendment passed in 2008 – one that caps non-homestead property owners’ tax increase at 10% per year – expires in 2019. However, Florida Realtors strongly backs an extension, and voters might reauthorize it in 2018. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Two Reasons We Won’t See a Rush of Foreclosures This Fall111,285 Reasons You Should […]

For the first time since 2006, the federal government has increased the maximum amount of a conforming loan by $7,100, boosting it to $424,100 in most regions. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why It Just Became Much Easier To Buy a HomeChances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”VA Home LoansWhy This Housing Market Is Not […]

Commerce Dept.: This month’s sales fell 1.9% compared to Sept., but the rate over the past 10 months is much stronger than the same period in 2015 (12.7% higher). Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is BackHomebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This WinterHow […]

Despite legislative and regulatory uncertainty over the upcoming change in the U.S. administration, Fannie Mae’s latest Economic and Housing Outlook predicts modest growth for 2016 and 2016 at a pace of about 1.8%. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The Beginning of an Economic RecoveryA Remarkable Recovery for the Housing MarketWhat Are the Experts Saying About Future […]

A reverse mortgage might be a wise financial option for older adults – or not. However, a lot of misinformation can be ignored. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Do You Need to Know More about Forbearance and Mortgage…Knowledge Is Power on the Path to HomeownershipMyths About Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]It’s Not Too Late To Apply For […]

Sober homes – group homes that serve recovering addicts – are protected under fair housing laws, but new guidance could give cities a bit more oversight. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Real Estate Professionals Are Experts at Keeping You Safe…Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your HomeGuidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First HomeThings […]

Under emergency rules, the owner of a Fla. business must report pollution “contamination” within 24 hours – but specific regulations could change Dec. 25 and again after the 2017 Florida Legislature considers the issue. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The July Luxury Market ReportHow Homeownership Can Bring You JoyThink You Should For Sale By Owner? Think […]