Real Estate News

 Mike McGraw, 2023 president, is the 2024 Realtor of the Year. All award winners were recognized Thursday at the annual convention’s in-person Awards Luncheon.  Read More  

 [[{"value":"Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.62% from 5.66%.  "}]]  Read More  

 Real estate pros who understand how to use and maximize the benefits of smart home tech and the data may have competitive business advantages.  Read More  

 NAR’s chief economist said consumers are seeing more choices, and affordability is improving due to lower interest rates.  Read More  

 New listings and inventory levels in July rose YoY for both single-family homes and condo-townhouses while single-family sales were up 5.2%. Condo sales fell 1.2%.  Read More  

 [[{"value":"Groups are stepping forward to stop restrictions on short-term rentals. In June, Gov. DeSantis vetoed a vacation rental bill, a Florida Realtors priority.  "}]]  Read More  

 Creating a memorable brand includes knowing your audience and communicating your business needs and expectations.  Read More  

 As we enter peak hurricane season – August through October – homeowners are encouraged to check their properties for vulnerabilities.   Read More