The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 3.57% – far below its 3.85% one year ago and the third week in a row for a decline. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This YearHow To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower RatesIs It Better To Buy Now or […]
Magazine says Fla. is second-best state for business
Chief Executive magazine’s annual list put Texas in the top “best for business” category, but No. 2 Fla. “continued to steadily edge up in qualitative measures.” Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForIs It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage…Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers […]
Late HOA payments may soon affect credit scores
Starting in Oct., a buyer’s credit score may drop after a late homeowners’ association payment the same way it drops if mortgage payments arrive late. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a HomeThe Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers […]
Metro home prices maintain steadfast growth in 1Q
Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for…Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s…Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What…
Few homes qualify for mortgage reduction offer
RealtyTrac: Only 1 out of 150 seriously delinquent Fla. homeowners (.67%) qualify under the fed’s latest rules to help at-risk owners by reducing their mortgage principal. Nationwide, it’s 1 in 200 (.5%). Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This […]
HUD fair housing case focuses on finances
A New York cooperative doesn’t allow trust fund ownership, but HUD says that discriminates against a disabled buyer and isn’t “reasonable accommodation.” Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag…Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s ClarityPatience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.
Private flood insurance support bill in Senate's hands
The U.S. House unanimously passed a bill that promotes private flood insurance, and the Senate could now simply pass the House version. But that might not happen. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceWhat a Government Shutdown Really Means for the…Thought […]
Homeownership rate nears record lows
The first quarter of this year saw the homeownership rate decline again, plummeting to 63.6 percent – the third lowest rate on record. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in…Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This YearIt’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a HomeHow To Buy a […]
In 9% of U.S. markets, an all-cash sale costs more
RealtyTrac: In Southwest Fla., cash buyers in two local housing markets paid more for listings than buyers taking out a mortgage – a possible sign of a peak. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For3 Reasons To Buy a Home […]
Pending home sales up a bit in March
Pending home sales increased slightly in March for the second consecutive month, reaching its highest level in almost a year, according to NAR. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of…Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than…Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps…A Second Home Might Be the […]