Real Estate News

 The VA asked mortgage servicers to continue a pause on foreclosures until Dec. 31 to help veterans at risk of losing their homes.  Read More  

 Contract signings retreated in all regions compared to the previous month and one year ago. The Midwest and West saw the largest monthly declines.  Read More  

 The average rate on a 30-year mortgage increased to 7.03% from 6.94% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.36% from 6.24% last week.  Read More  

 The Realtor, who is a licensed appraiser and a commercial real estate broker, conducted a lender-ordered appraisal for an owner looking to refinance. Afterwards, owner decided to sell and hired same Realtor. Once under contract, the Realtor didn’t tell the buyer’s...

 HB 1049 and HB 59, Florida Realtors 2024 legislative priorities, address flooding disclosures and HOA regulations. HB 293 addresses HOA hurricane protections.   Read More  

 The sales tax holiday, which runs through June 14, focuses on disaster preparedness supplies, such as portable generators, tarps and flashlights.  Read More  

 When buying your dream home consider more than curb appeal. The home’s size, layout and overall condition should be taken into consideration.   Read More  

 Post-transaction follow-ups boosts sales and a brokerage’s bottom line, so make it easier for your agents to engage their clients over time.  Read More