Real Estate News
Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly This Week
The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.94%. Read More
Existing-Home Sales Slip 5.9% in March
Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Read More
Changes Coming for Flying the Friendly Skies
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Fla.’s March, 1Q Housing: New Listings, Supply Up
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: After years of low inventory and rising home prices, “we are experiencing a normalization of the real estate market in our state.” Read More
Homebuying? Be Ready to Act
Homes are selling at varied speeds, but preparation matters everywhere. Agents suggest treating a home search like a job and touring listings promptly. Read More
New Insurer Enters Florida Market
New insurer Patriot Select launches in Florida with $30M in capital, eyes 24K Citizens takeouts, fast claims and aims to grow in the private market. Read More
Investing in a Liquor Store: Profitability, Costs, and How it Fits My $100M Mission
On my YouTube channel, I gave you an update on the liquor store remodel I’ve been working on. While that video focused...Read More... Read More
What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You
Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. Read More
Citizens Policy Count Drops
The number of state-run insurance policies dropped to 806,966, the lowest since 2022, as private insurers took over policies in a depopulation effort. Read More