Real Estate News
Citizens Policy Count Plummets
Citizens had 569,495 policies as of Friday, down from 768,643 policies a week earlier, as the depopulation program continues. Read More
NAR: Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Pending home sales held steady in September, with the South leading regional gains, NAR said. Inventory hit a five-year high as mortgage rates trended lower. Read More
Benefits of VA Loans for Buyers, Sellers
VA loans offer sellers dependable buyers and give buyers lower rates, limited fees, no PMI and built-in protections for appraisals and safety. Read More
Protecting From Business Credit Card Fraud
Business credit card fraud is rising fast as smaller companies are targeted. Protect your business by using virtual cards and real-time monitoring. Read More
U.S. Home Prices Up 0.4% in August
U.S. house prices rose 2.3% year over year, the FHFA reports. The South Atlantic region, including Florida, saw a 0.7% monthly gain. Read More
The ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Real Estate Is Here
More than 70 million Americans are 65+, and baby boomers now lead both buying and selling, driving trends in downsizing, aging in place and multigenerational living. Read More
Bathroom Design Trends to Incorporate
Wet rooms are rising in popularity, now featured in 16% of bathroom remodels, as homeowners seek spa-like designs, better accessibility and timeless, neutral styles. Read More
Tips to Attract Home Sellers After Fed Rate Cuts
Even after a Fed rate cut, many sellers hesitate to list. Agents can focus on equity gains, lifestyle goals and creative financing to help them move forward. Read More
Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Read More