Thirty-year mortgage rates remained at 6.35%, while 15-year rates fell slightly to 5.47%. A Fed interest rate cut later this month likely will reduce mortgage rates.

Dark interiors are on trend in the Western Gothic and Dark Academia styles. They’re welcoming and cozy while bold and dramatic.

Brokerage Redfin said national pending home sales are falling despite declining housing payments because buyers hope rates will fall further.

Billionaires globally have seen their wealth boom, spurring major home purchases and agents’ optimism. Some are buying plots of land in Fla. to build large estates.

Critics say large corporations are driving up home prices and reducing affordability for residential buyers. Many have private equity or Wall Street ties.

A new NAR guide for veterans shows financing and buying options, the fourth in its Consumer Guide series on the benefits of working with a Realtor.

September is Realtor Safety Month, and Florida Realtors has compiled information and resources to keep you safe throughout the year.  

AccuWeather is now forecasting 16 to 20 named storms, down from 20 to 25, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six reaching Category 3.

Floridians in August remained cautious about the current economic conditions but expressed optimism about their personal finances and the national economy.

Email marketing can be a revenue-generating powerhouse if done correctly. Follow new rules to ensure your mass emails reach your customers.

Nearly 50% of self-employed mortgage applications are denied but helping them look to alternative lenders can put them in their dream home.

Realtor Stacy Horst is the only Realtor in Florida named among the 10 NAR ‘Good Neighbor’ finalists after launching Erin’s Hope for Friends.

Americans are increasingly becoming more comfortable with living in homes under 500 square feet, with affordability being a key factor.

New insurer Trident Reciprocal Exchange joins five others taking over Citizens Property Insurance policies, reducing the state-run insurer's policy count.

Single-family permits surged in Q2 2024 despite high rates, driven by high demand. Multifamily permits dropped due to tight financing and excess inventory.

In Q1 2024, 86% of owners had a rate below 6%, down from the 2022 high of 93%. Rates need to dip more for the lock-in effect to loosen further.

Gen Z renters, born between 1997 and 2012, prefer softer lighting and quirky décor, using social media for design trends to merge functionality with visual appeal.

Retirement-aged adults are increasingly sharing housing arrangements due to rising taxes, insurance and mortgage costs.

Florida Realtors and NAR rolled out new tools to help Realtors navigate the Aug. 17 practice changes, focusing on building trust and showing value to buyers. 

Nationwide, buyers are putting down more money to offset high mortgage rates. Two Florida cities, however, rank among the lowest for median down payments.