Changing demographics from immigration and a growing interest from foreigners will bolster home sales activity and prices, according to NAR convention speakers. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag…Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s…3 Reasons To Buy a Home […]

NAR announced 2016 inductees into the RPAC Hall of Fame, and Fla. had the most honorees committing at least $25K. Watson, at $150K, set a new PAC record. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New HomeA Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in…Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a […]

As originally designed, brokers would have uploaded listing data one time only into Upstream, but the goal pivoted; brokers will now have other entry options. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in…Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do […]

New home construction dropped 2.6% in April following a decline in March, but the drop comes from a cutback in multifamily units. Single-family homes rose 0.4%. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s…Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right […]

Updated your virus protection lately? Do it now. A globally spreading program locks computers and demands payment if you ever want to see your data again. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceThe Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan […]

Agents who work at home could save money on their income taxes, but some apparently don’t. The IRS offers two ways to deduct the cost of a home office. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To MoveAre You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can HelpIt’s […]

Rates stayed about the 4% mark and moved higher for the second week in a row, rising from last week’s average 4.02% to 4.05% this week. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps…Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage RateA Second […]

Gov. Scott signed SB 10 Tuesday – one of the bills highlighted in Florida Realtors’ end-of-session report as a real estate “win” for the 2017 legislative session. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder…Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s…What […]

Fannie Mae’s monthly survey on consumers’ attitudes about the current real estate market increased 2.2 points in April after dipping in March. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before SpringExpert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right […]

In Florida, a homeowner with bad credit pays, on average, 25% more for property insurance than an owner with good credit. In some states, it’s much more though. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceThe Truth About Credit Scores and Buying […]