Real Estate News
Rates Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.47% from 6.73% last week. Costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.63% from 5.99% last week. Read More
Florida’s Affordability: Price vs. Income
Florida’s median home prices rose 40%, but incomes only 12%. Understanding trends helps you and your customers enter deals with insight and creativity. Read More
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. Read More
Convention: 2 Days, Too Good To Miss
Join colleagues at Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Aug. 21-22, 2024. Preregistration closes Monday. Read More
Budgeting for Home Renovations
Renovations that follow a budget can improve a home’s value. Create a project list and get a contractor’s quotes to start, then buy materials and DIY what you can. Read More
Florida Realtors Cleanup Nets 32 Tons
Clean Up Florida Waters volunteers spent 520 hours scouring 185 miles of the state’s waterways. They removed more than the weight of a fully loaded garbage truck. Read More
Florida Rebuilding Continues Despite Major Storms
The former FEMA chief reported steady post-storm rebuilding statewide. Florida Realtors DRF is assisting Realtors, boards/associations and staff after Hurricane Debby. Read More
Florida Rebuilding Continues With Major Storms
The former FEMA chief reported steady post-storm rebuilding. Florida Realtors DRF is helping Realtors, boards/associations and staff after Hurricane Debby. Read More
Storm Forecast Slightly Eased
Colorado State University reduced its 2024 hurricane season forecast to 23 named storms from 25, but still said six will be Category 3 or higher. Read More