Real Estate News
Smart Ways to Cut Home Water Use
Homeowners can lower bills and conserve resources by choosing drought-tolerant landscaping and installing efficient appliances and low-flow toilets. Read More
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. Read More
Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level Since October
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.71% from 5.75%, Freddie Mac said. Read More
Appraisal Reports Getting a Major Update
Starting September, lenders will phase in a standardized, data-driven appraisal format. Agents should prepare for clearer, more consistent reports. Read More
Housing Market Poised for Gradual Recovery
U.S. housing shows early signs of stabilization as affordability may improve slightly in 2025, an economist said. The market is gradually balancing. Read More
Expanding Your Home with a Room Addition
Creating extra space at home can boost comfort and enjoyment, offering room for work, play and gatherings with careful planning and investment. Read More
Florida Shines as a Best State to Live
Florida ranks sixth nationally and highest in the Southeast in WalletHub’s livability study, excelling in economy, quality of life and dining options. Read More
Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Read More
Florida Home Prices Ease With More New Homes
Home prices rose slightly in most U.S. metros in Q2, NAR said. In Florida, prices have leveled off or grown only slightly as new construction adds more homes. Read More