Real Estate News

 Homeowners leaving for extended trips should look for ways to prevent break-ins and home accidents, including holding the mail and unplugging appliances.  Read More  

 A new Redfin survey found 47% of renters feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhood, compared with 64% of homeowners.  Read More  

 Officials are considering spending $318M for conservation land and to protect rural properties from development across 15 counties.  Read More  

 The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell from 6.69% last week to 6.6%, the lowest level since Oct. 24. The rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.84%.  Read More  

 Commercial buyers can use options including seller financing, lease to own and private lending to finance a purchase.  Read More  

 U.S. officials urge using end-to-end encryption after hackers targeted telecoms, exposing data. Use encrypted apps for better security.  Read More  

 Florida starter home prices have jumped since 2018, with rising rates and investor competition making it more difficult for first-time buyers.  Read More  

 More than 300K mortgage refinances closed in Sept. and Oct. – the most in 2.5 years – as borrowers took advantage of interest rates in the low 6% range.  Read More