Real Estate News
Five Florida Finalists Named to NAR’s 30-Under-30
NAR announced the names of the 50 finalists vying for its 2025 30-Under-30 class, and five are from Florida. Voting for a Web Choice Winner opens April 2. Read More
Popular Trends in Home Exteriors
Popular home exterior trends include natural wood elements, painted brick, hardscaping with outdoor living spaces and ambient outdoor lighting. Read More
How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Read More
Average 30-year Mortgage Rate Rises Slightly
The rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.67% from 6.65% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.83% from 5.8%. Read More
Fla.’s Housing: Inventory Up, Median Prices Ease
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Fla.’s single-family inventory is at a 5.3-months’ supply, suggesting it has moved out of a seller’s market into relative balance. Read More
Florida’s Booming Job Market Hits 11.1M Workers
Florida's economy added 430,800 jobs in early 2025, and the state’s private sector job growth outpaced the national rate, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Read More
Helping Agents Lead in the Spring Market
Brokers can equip agents with insights and direction to guide customers and help sellers make informed decisions in the coming months. Read More
Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February
The median home price rose 3.8% to $398,400. Southern sales climbed 4.4% in February but dropped 4% year-over-year, according to NAR. Read More
Getting Relief From Work-Related Eye Strain
Too much screen time on the computer and phone can cause eye strain, headaches and nearsightedness. Experts recommend adjusting screens and taking breaks. Read More