Real Estate News
Mortgage Rates Ease for Second Straight Week
The average rate on a 30-year home loan fell to 6.95% from 6.99% last week. Rates on a 15-year-rate mortgage fell to 6.17% from 6.29%. Read More
Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund Opens
A tropical disturbance caused flash floods in South Florida. The disaster relief fund is available to Realtors, Realtor boards/associations and their staff. Read More
Active Listings Up, Not the Whole Story
Today's listing activity seems to jump compared to 2023, but the numbers aren’t properly comparing the broader historical context. Read More
Redfin: U.S. Home Prices Hit Another Record High
Redfin said declining mortgage rates could bring back demand. Three Florida cities have seen some of the biggest decreases in pending sales. Read More
When You Shouldn’t Ignore the Cracks in the Wall
Not all cracks are the same. Learn how to separate minor cosmetic imperfections from more significant structural problems. Read More
Federal Reserve Sees Progress, But Not Enough
Fed policymakers revised projected rate cuts this year to just one despite easing consumer inflation. Economists say a September cut is still possible. Read More
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Read More
Which Florida Cities Are Adding New Homes?
[[{"value":"Tampa ranks in the top U.S. cities for new construction. In Crestview, Homosassa Springs and Panama City, new construction homes sell for less than average home value. "}]] Read More
DeSantis Signs Affordable Housing Bill
SB 1456 allows Monroe County to use tourism development funding for affordable housing. If successful, other counties may pursue similar legislation. Read More