Real Estate News
VA Home Loan Reform Act Becomes Law
A new law allows veterans to directly compensate real estate agents and gives them equal footing in the housing market, a change long championed by NAR. Read More
Pending Home Sales Decrease in June
Realtors remain confident that sales will rebound, pointing to rising mortgage applications despite a 0.8% June decline nationwide. Read More
Boost Your Business: Attend the 2025 Convention
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: Our convention is a “business advantage” – it’s where Realtors serious about growing business and leading their market need to be. Read More
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Read More
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.3% for the fifth time this year, citing inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty. The economy grew 3% in Q2. Read More
My Safe Florida Home Program Reopens Monday
The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10,000 matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms. Read More
Florida Consumer Sentiment Mixed In July
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered. Read More
Final Walk-Through Key Before Closing
Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises. Read More
Design Rebellion: Ditch the Beige
A bold home design trend is pushing back against beige minimalism, embracing color, personality and joy to create spaces that feel personal and lived in. Read More