The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage broke the 4% level last week and hit 4.15% this week, lifted by expectations of faster economic growth. Source: Florida Realtors

Florida Realtors data: Inventory remained tight with single-family sales up 2.6% over a year ago, median price up 8%. Condo sales up 6%, median price up 7.8%. Source: Florida Realtors

Affordable housing builders rely on federal credits for funding, but those credits go down under tax reform. Experts say it will impact construction. Source: Florida Realtors

If you list a home built by Taylor Morrison, note that in the listing. The latest “most trusted builder” survey ranked the company No. 1 for consumer trust. Source: Florida Realtors

Source: Florida Realtors

What does the typical Fla. buyer or seller look like? Only 1 in 5 (22%) of buyers are first-timers compared to 34% in U.S., and they’re typically 45 years old. Sellers average 60 years and make about $96.5K annually with retirement a primary goal. Source: Florida Realtors

Political disputes could lead to a temporary federal shutdown on Friday. If so, certain important real estate functions could slow down or possibly come to a halt. Source: Florida Realtors

Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have new loan packages with competitive interest rates to help small investors buy single-family rentals. Source: Florida Realtors

The cost of borrowing money to buy a home rose slightly this week but stopped short of crossing the psychologically significant 4% mark. Source: Florida Realtors

More expected Fed rate hikes won’t just make adjustable-rate loans more expensive, they’ll also make buyers pay more on credit card balances and other debt. Source: Florida Realtors