On May 21, WalletHub released its “2018’s Best and Worst States for Military Retirees” report, which ranked Fla. as the best state in the U.S. for retired veterans. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan BenefitThe Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA…The VA Home Loan Advantage: […]

The data management system that allows brokerages to streamline data entry officially launched after a few delays. It plans to enter 5-6 U.S. markets each month. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the…What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesTop 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and SellersWhy So […]

NAR’s chief economist predicts that tax reform will boost Fla. in-migration from high-tax states, and foreign investment will be double what it was 10 years ago. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can HelpWhy Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term…Why Moving to a More […]

Come to Florida Realtors Convention and Trade Expo to see Penn and Teller and network, but also take a free CE-credit course to prepare for your next license renewal. (Link underlined to: http://convention.floridarealtors.org Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a […]

Americans’ faith in the housing market continues to rebound as the Great Recession’s housing troubles slowly fade from memory,according to a new Gallup poll. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You…Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term…It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a HomeIs the Housing […]

A steady rise in April pushed the average FRM to its highest level in four years, but last week’s 4.58% average dropped this week to 4.55%. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way AheadIs the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What…Buying a Home May Help Shield You from InflationMortgage […]

The rate that affects adjustable-rate mortgages and, indirectly, fixed-rate mortgages will probably be raised at least slightly at the Fed’s next meeting in June. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesBuying a Home May Help Shield You from InflationHow To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesMortgage […]

After two months of decline, consumer sentiment among Floridians increased six-tenths of a point in April to 98.1 from a revised figure of 97.5 in March. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesMortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This YearWhat’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right NowYour Equity […]

Never been to the convention? The first 300 newbies pay only $100 to register and they get that refunded once it’s over. But hurry: Slots are going quickly: Register now. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s MarketYour House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.Why Buyers and Sellers Face […]

Banks have money to lend yet fewer applications, so one lender is qualifying borrowers with FICO scores as low as 500 and manually underwriting each loan. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a HomeWhat Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every […]