Real Estate News
Consumer Sentiment Slips in September
U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation hopes eased slightly. Read More
Marketing Still Starts With Empathy
Tools, such as AI and automation, can widen reach and improve efficiency, but they don't replace human connection. Long-term growth depends on empathy. Read More
Profit Margin on Home Flipping at 17-Year Low
Home-flip returns dropped to 25.1% in Q2, the lowest since 2008, as higher home prices raised purchase costs while sales levels held steady. Read More
Real Estate Professionals Face Legal Shifts
At the 2025 Florida Realtors Convention, real estate pros learned about new laws, disclosures, and standards that bring broad changes to daily practice. Read More
Using Fall Touch-Ups to Draw Buyers
A fall refresh with seasonal decor can add instant curb appeal. Sellers should view their entryway with a buyer's eye to present a desirable lifestyle. Read More
Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to Read More
U.S. Real Estate Seen as Strong at Miami Forum
The Miami Real Estate Forum 2025 highlighted Florida as a premier U.S. property market, with experts naming South Florida among the nation’s strongest. Read More
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Down Slightly in August
Existing-home sales slipped 0.2% in August as prices rose 2% to a median sales price of $422,600. The median time on the market was 31 days nationwide. Read More
Mortgage Rates Rise After Four-Week Decline
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.3% from 6.26% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages increased to 5.49% from 5.41%. Read More