Real Estate News
Florida Housing Holds Steady Amid Market Pressures
At the Florida Realtors Convention, Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said home sales remain slightly below last year while prices stay well above pre-pandemic levels. Read More
‘Quiet Luxury’ Is Coming for the Housing Market
Wealthy buyers are opting for homes that balance convenience, style, and investment value rather than size and can be purchased in cash. Read More
Builder Confidence Steady, Future Sales Look Up
Builder sentiment remained unchanged in September. Lower mortgage rates and a possible Fed rate cut lifted future sales expectations, while more builders cut prices. Read More
Deadlines Looming For Hurricane Claims
Florida law allows one year to start a storm claim. Helene deadline is Sept. 26, 2025. Milton deadline is Oct. 9, 2025. Supplemental claims get 18 months. Read More
Housing Market Shifts as Sellers Adjust Prices
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as sellers cut prices, offer concessions and listings linger, though affordability challenges keep sales near historic lows. Read More
Three Paths for Mortgage Rates Ahead
A Fed rate cut is expected Sept. 17, but mortgage rates, shaped by investor demand and Treasury yields, could rise, steady or drop. Read More
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Read More
U.S. Housing Affordability Shows Modest Gains
With mortgage rates easing and home prices slowing, affordability has increased 3.1% YOY across the U.S. However, conditions remain well below pre-pandemic norms. Read More
Drop in Mortgage Rates Sparks Refinances
Mortgage rates fell to an 11-month low, prompting more refinancing. Experts urge caution if the break-even period to recoup costs is over two years. Read More