A tight listing inventory translated into 2.8% fewer homes under contract, due largely to drops in the West and Mid-West. In the South, pending sales rose 0.4%. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get […]

Rates rose negligibly from last week’s 4.15% to 4.16% this week, and half the experts polled this week predict relative stability over the short term. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps…Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What…What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesIs It […]

Positive trends: Single-family home sales rose 5.2% year-to-year, median price up 10.1% to $220,000. Condo sales rose 6.2% and median price up 6.6% to $161,000. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s BuyersIs an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s…Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices…Is the […]

When comparing home prices and local incomes, Fla. has the U.S.’s 46th most affordable city (Homosassa Springs) and the 15th least affordable city (Miami metro). Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a HomeWhy Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes SenseExpert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026This May Be the […]

No one knows, but lower fees often draw people in while higher fees drive them away. One suggested change so far: A 5% minimum downpayment for second-time buyers. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesWhy More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage RateHow To Buy a Home […]

The government-owned enterprises that back mortgages are a hot topic and risky venture for taxpayers, but they’re also a big U.S. Treasury money-maker right now. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesAre Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes?…Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for […]

In 2005, 45,000 people passed Fla.’s real estate licensing exam; by 2008, the number plunged to 8,598 before bouncing back. By 2016, 27,926 people passed the exam, and Fla. now has 250,000 real estate licensees. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag…Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.Thought […]

It’s unclear how immigration rules will change, but WalletHub analyzed data to gauge its impact. Overall, Fla. ranked 13th – but 4th in foreign-born residents. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now2026 Housing Market OutlookAre These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home…Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?

NAR study found that 81% of Americans consider their pets’ needs before agreeing to any kind of home renovation, and 99% consider their pet part of the family. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:The Perks of Buying a Fixer-UpperWhy Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term…The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work […]

Fannie and Freddie decide which insurance companies are okay, but they may soon delete a few from Fla. lists, which would force 250K owners to find a new insurer. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceWhat Credit Score Do You Really […]