Real Estate News
Homeowners Race to Refinance Home Loans
As mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs, home loan applications rose 16% last week, the highest level in two years. Refinancings were up 60% vs. a year ago. Read More
Saving for a House?
Buyers may hear they need a 20% down payment to buy a home, but that’s not set in stone. Many mortgages require as little as 3% or 3.5% and some have no minimums. Read More
What to Know to Become a Luxury Real Estate Agent
Among other things, your branding should evoke luxury via high-quality marketing materials, professional photography and a polished online presence. Read More
Unequal Contributions When Buying a Home?
Real estate Q&A: How can I structure buying a home while keeping my inheritance value outside of our marital property? A trust could be a flexible solution. Read More
Multifamily Construction Pipeline Reaches Record
S. Fla. developers are set to finish 23,863 multifamily units by 2024’s end, the most since 2002. More units on the market are expected to slow rent and leasing growth. Read More
Where Will You Go After You Sell?
If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. Read More
Veteran Housing Access Expanded
New HUD policy changes will enable veterans with service-connected disability benefits to access more housing opportunities. Read More
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