Job gains and hope are “igniting consumer confidence across the country,” per NAR’s latest HOME survey, but fewer renters think it’s a good time to buy. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before SpringThink No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think […]

A WalletHub study finds Fla. 10th best for total state and local taxes paid, 25th for real estate taxes, and eighth best for the cost of sales and excise taxes. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes SenseWhy Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions TodayThe Secret To Selling Your […]

More non-bank lenders are now offering FHA loans, and the past-due payment rate rose slightly. Experts disagree on whether that’s good or bad. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesThe Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a HomeWhy […]

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates next week, nudging the 30-year FRM higher. Most experts (70%) polled this week predict rate increases will continue. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesIs It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage…Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How […]

The U.S. House introduced a healthcare bill this week that changes the current system. NAR is studying the issue to see where it might help or hurt Realtors. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceWhat’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right NowHow […]

Be ready for some major demographic housing shifts: Demand will be higher overall, but buyers in their 20s will drop as the number in their 30s and 40s grows. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?What a Fed Rate Cut Could […]

Some people complain more than others, but is there a point where criticism turns into harassment? With boards and unit owners, the answer is complicated. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s…The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too HighExpert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026The 3 Housing […]

FRM rates fell again this week, but with the Fed threatening an interest rate hike soon, 70% of experts predict they’ll go higher and none anticipate a decline. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesHow To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesMortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – […]

Naples has the cleanest air in U.S.; Ocala ranks No. 3. Realtor.com study credits Fla.’s ocean breeze and limited industry for an overall lack of air pollution. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s…Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes SenseWhy Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions TodayFrom […]

SandP/Case-Shiller: Year-to-year, U.S. home prices rose 5.6%, the fastest pace in 11 months, as homebuyers bid against each other for a limited supply of listings. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What…What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This […]