Real Estate News
Consumers More Confident on Housing
Despite higher home prices, the share of consumers who think it’s a good to time to buy increased to 20%. Those who think it’s a good time to sell declined to 64%. Read More
Fannie Mae: Consumers More Confident on Housing
Despite higher home prices, the share of consumers who think it’s a good to time to buy increased to 20%, while those who think it’s a good time to sell declined to 64%. Read More
Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See
Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? Read More
Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate a Quarter-Point
The Fed cut its key interest rate by 0.25%, lowering it to 4.6%, as inflation drops near its 2% target. Interest rates impact mortgage rates. Read More
Mortgage Rates Rise for Sixth Straight Week
Average rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.79% from 6.72% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6% from 5.99% last week. Read More
Aging-In-Place Tech Making Staying Home Easier
Older adults who want to age in place have new technology that makes it easier, including smart home and medical management systems. Read More
NAR Adds Guides for Buying and Practice Changes
NAR released a new guide for first time buyers and a video series for Realtors related to the practice changes for the proposed settlement. Read More
Multifamily Developer Sentiment Mixed
Demand for apartments remains strong, but high construction costs, financing challenges, land shortages and regulations will slow development in the coming months. Read More
Four Florida Cities Among Best for Veterans
Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete and Jacksonville are among the most veteran-friendly cities in U.S. across four categories: economy, employment, health and quality of life. Read More