Real Estate News
Housing Payments at Lowest Level Since January
Brokerage Redfin said national pending home sales are falling despite declining housing payments because buyers hope rates will fall further. Read More
Ultra-Luxury Home Sales to Set New Record
Billionaires globally have seen their wealth boom, spurring major home purchases and agents’ optimism. Some are buying plots of land in Fla. to build large estates. Read More
Report: Corporate Investors Own 117K+ Fla. Homes
Critics say large corporations are driving up home prices and reducing affordability for residential buyers. Many have private equity or Wall Street ties. Read More
New NAR Practice-Change Guide for Veteran Buyers
A new NAR practice-change guide for veterans shows financing and buying options. Also, Florida Realtors will host a Buyer Representation webinar on Sept. 17. Read More
NAR Releases Guide for Veteran Buyers
A new NAR guide for veterans shows financing and buying options, the fourth in its Consumer Guide series on the benefits of working with a Realtor. Read More
How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market
Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). Read More
Realtor Safety Month: Make a Plan
September is Realtor Safety Month, and Florida Realtors has compiled information and resources to keep you safe throughout the year. Read More
Hurricane Season Forecast Eased
AccuWeather is now forecasting 16 to 20 named storms, down from 20 to 25, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six reaching Category 3. Read More
Florida Consumer Sentiment at 3-Year High
Floridians in August remained cautious about the current economic conditions but expressed optimism about their personal finances and the national economy. Read More