A tight inventory of new homes didn’t slow growth in Sept. as new home sales rose 3.1% thanks to recent hiring gains and still-low interest rates. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing MarketExpert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps…What a Fed […]

Prices went up 5.1% in August after a 5% gain in July as an increasing number of buyers competed for a decreasing number of listings. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than…Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your MoveFrom Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have…Why Buyers and […]

Study: 53% of potential homebuyers with student loan debt say the debt is “somewhat” or “very much” an obstacle to them buying a home, up from 49% in 2014. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a HomeWhat Credit Score Do You Really […]

A property-insurer-paid Fla. fund helps owners if their property insurer goes bankrupt, but a payout doesn’t have to be as good as the benefits stated in a now-defunct policy; and the court ruled that a 2011 law can be applied retroactively. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceHome Insurance Costs […]

NAR created a list of top concerns today’s political candidates will deal with once in office, although housing hasn’t been a high-profile campaign topic. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been…How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish LineHeaded Back Into the Office? You May Decide […]

A TransUnion study predicts a strong uptick in first-time buyers as aging millennials start families and wounds from the Great Recession continue to heal. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You…Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s…Why Rising Foreclosure […]

Legal QandA: Can HOA owners report their association to the state? Can condo directors accept restaurant gift cards? Can I sell my condo but keep the boat slip? Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate AgentsCondos Could Be a Win for Today’s BuyersWhy Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents TodayShould You […]

For the first time in a decade, the time it takes to foreclose on a home is down. Fla. remains a top foreclosure state, but it’s now No. 5 for foreclosure rates. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag…The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To SeeIt’s Getting More Affordable To […]

Fla. families with mortgages backed by FHA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac may be eligible for mortgage protection, and their penalty fees could be waived. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesBuying a Home May Help Shield You from InflationAre You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your […]

A federal appeals court ruled that CFPB’s structure – the U.S. consumer bureau with oversight over RESPA rules and most financial companies – is unconstitutional. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesAre These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home…4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out […]