Real Estate News
New U.S. Rules to Try to Combat Money Laundering
The new regulations require real estate pros and investment advisors to report cash sales of residential real estate sold to legal entities, trusts and shell companies. Read More
Pending Home Sales Dropped 5.5% in July
Citing affordability issues, NAR reported contract signings declined in all four U.S. regions month over month, while pending sales were down 8.5% year over year. Read More
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Eases to 6.35%
It’s the second drop in 2 weeks, keeping the 30-year FRM at its lowest level in over a year, which is good news for would-be homebuyers facing high home prices. Read More
DeSantis Says Park Plans Need Another Look
The governor says “half-baked” plans for golf courses, resort lodges and pickleball courts at state parks will be revamped and the DEP will get more public input. Read More
Appraisal Foundation Settles HUD Fair Housing Case
The foundation settled with HUD over claims it blocked people of color from the appraisal profession. As part of the settlement, it will establish a $1.22M scholarship. Read More
New Florida Flood Disclosure Requirements Coming
Florida sellers must disclose flood damage history to buyers before contract signing to provide transparency in real estate transactions. Read More
Florida Real Estate: Dispute Resolution Explained
Although dispute resolution clauses are rarely at the forefront of people’s minds when negotiating a contract, they can have a big impact when disputes arise. Read More
2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. Read More
Saving Strategies for Financial Goals
When saving for a down payment, experts recommend using multiple CDs with staggered maturity dates or setting up savings buckets within one account. Read More