Borrowing costs on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped slightly to 6.79% and 6.11% respectively, giving prospective homebuyers a bit more room in their budgets.  

Freddie Mac research found that homes with high energy-efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more on average than unrated homes. Making home updates don’t have to be time-consuming or costly.

A law that goes into effect on July 1 allows property owners to remove an unauthorized person from their property. Florida Realtors considered passage of the law a 2024 legislative priority.

One tax professional recommends filing for an extension due to pending tax legislation in Congress. Most experts recommend small business owners work with a professional tax advisor.

Homes that are fixer-uppers might be a great deal but require a lot of time, patience and skill. Before making a decision, consider all of the factors that go into home renovations.

Some coastal Florida cities face climate risks including wind, rain and heat. Understanding such risks helps buyers and sellers make informed decisions about investments and sales.

A new study found young homebuyers are twice as likely to use family money for down payment than they were five years ago. A majority still work for the money.

Retirees should consider factors that include living closer to family and safety issues when determining if now is the right time to downsize.

Frank E. Kowalski, the 2005 Florida Realtors president and founder and CEO of Metro Dade Realty in Miami, had a 52-year career defined by a spirit of service.

Your website is often the first time consumers will meet you. You should demonstrate personality and expertise using a .realtor domain and website.

Real estate leaders in Florida and Argentina “affirm the value of international collaboration” and will seek mutually beneficial opportunities for their members.

A commercial real estate AI expert said companies should create AI policies based on privacy and security issues and then build on them as needed.

The restoration effort in the Everglades is the largest hydrological restoration project ever undertaken in the U.S and aims to improve the water supply and increase flood protection.

The area that includes Florida saw a .6% decline in seasonally adjusted monthly home prices from December 2023 to January 2024. Home prices in the same area increased 6.1% year over year.

Realtor.com found the week of April 14 will be the best time to sell due to the mix of marketing conditions. Sellers on a national level could get $34,000 more than at the start of the year.

Consumer confidence, a measure of Americans’ current and future economic outlook, rose among consumers aged 55 and over but deteriorated for those under 55, mainly over food and gas prices.

Florida Realtors’ legal team will discuss the proposed NAR settlement of the antitrust litigation during a live online video meeting on Thursday. Realtors are encouraged to submit questions in advance. 

New home sales in the United States dropped slightly in February but are up 5.9% from a year ago. The slight uptick in mortgage rates held back new home sales but builder confidence remains high.

The best way to start a home search is by keeping a top 10 list of essentials and deal breakers. Also, consider your lifestyle, pets, location needs and necessary features, among other things.

When deciding between renting and buying, consider all the factors including the advantages of building equity versus the flexibility of renting. First-time buyers often have limited experience.