Real Estate News
Florida’s July Housing: Median Prices, Sales Down
Florida Realtors’ data: No major shifts in trends seen in past months, as economic uncertainty and mortgage interest rates hovering around 6.5% remain factors. Read More
Making Moving to a New Home Less Stressful
Moving can be stressful for children, but it also provides a growth opportunity. Make it easier by creating daily routines and communicating continuously. Read More
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Rates on 30-year mortgages remain unchanged from last week at 6.58%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.69% from 5.71%, Freddie Mac said. Read More
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increase 2.0% in July
National home sales ticked up in July, led by steady month-over-month growth in the South, Northeast and West. Inventory reached its highest since 2020. Read More
Turning Bathrooms Into Personal Spas
Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, including filtration systems and aromatherapy, to create spaces for daily rest and wellness. Read More
Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Read More
AI Scams Get Smarter: How to Protect Yourself
AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed. Read More
Adding Porch Pop and Lawn Wow to a Home
Boost your home’s first impression, aka curb appeal, with simple updates like fresh paint, stone pathways and colorful plants to create a welcoming, stylish yard. Read More
15th New Insurer Approved in Florida Since Reforms
Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide except Monroe County as Florida’s market stabilizes. Read More