When Will Mortgage Rates Fall?

Mortgage rates are likely to remain stagnant until there are signs the economy is slowing. NerdWallet writer Holden Lewis said that’s not likely to happen in March.
Read MoreBeware: Deepfakes Used to Fool Buyers, Sellers

Scammers are using AI to impersonate the written and voice communications of real estate professionals to infiltrate transactions and scam clients.
Read MoreAvoiding the Top Listing Agent Mistakes

Agents should avoid lackluster online listings, poor staging and overpricing properties to keep competitive in the market. Instead, focus on making the property attractive to a wide variety of buyers.
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While housing size is a personal preference, buyers should consider current and future needs when shopping. However, it often just comes down to affordability.
Read More Pool Deck Likely Origin of Surfside Condo Collapse

Federal investigators analyzing the 2021 Surfside condo collapse said they think there is conclusive evidence that a pool deck collapsed before the tower. A final report won't be ready until 2025.
Read MoreBuyers Could Be Alerted to Flooding Before Purchase

Through the state’s first flooding disclosure bill, buyers could learn if the property they’re considering has been the focus of any flood insurance claims or flood-damage federal aid.
Read MoreWhat’s Affordable for Renters in Florida?

A new report shows renters in South Florida aren’t earning enough to keep pace with expenses, while those in other parts of the state, like Jacksonville, are better off.
Read MoreApartment Buildings Getting Bigger, Taller

New data shows apartment buildings across the nation are getting taller with more units to accommodate the growing need and address profitability.
Read MoreBlack Women Becoming Leaders in Homebuying

Black women, particularly ages 45-54 and over 75, are increasingly breaking down barriers to homeownership, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers said.
Read MoreBiden Focuses on Housing in State of the Union

President Joe Biden called for a $10,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and the construction of two million homes during his State of the Union address Thursday.
Read MoreMore than $66M Awarded to Idalia-Impacted Areas

Funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) is aimed at infrastructure improvements and workforce development in the Big Bend region, the governor’s office said.
Read MoreSouth Florida Condo Buyouts May Change the Skyline

An increasing number of South Florida condo associations are selling their properties to developers as condo regulations and insurance costs rise. This opens the door to new construction.
Read MoreWill Rental Housing Prices Drop in 2024?

Renters care about affordability more than anything else, but the persistent housing shortage is keeping rental inflation high, one expert says. When will it end? The answer isn’t easy.
Read MoreTips for Navigating the Tax Season

Financial experts advise filers avoid waiting until the last minute and take some time to concentrate on getting it right. Have questions? There are plenty of resources for help.
Read MoreHow Tech Is Transforming the Real Estate Industry

What’s the next step in proptech, or property technology? Artificial intelligence (AI), used in marketing campaigns via virtual home tours and other vital tasks.
Read MoreMortgage Rate Drops After Four-Week Climb

The average rate on a 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped this week and applications rose for the first time in six weeks, a Freddie Mac economist reported.
Read MoreHousing Shortage Critical Near Fla. Military Bases

Santa Rosa County officials, military leaders and others say housing shortages near Florida military bases are concerning. One official said it creates “readiness problems.”
Read MoreWhite House Launches Affordable Housing Programs

The White House announced increased funding FHA-insured loans and programs to build and preserve affordable housing units, including manufactured homes.
Read MoreRedfin: Housing Supply Ticked Up in February

Home touring activity increased, mortgage-purchase applications are up and three Florida cities saw huge gains in new listings in the four weeks ending March 3, a new report showed.
Read MoreNavigating Digital Marketing Innovations in 2024

Some of the newest ways to reach audiences in 2024 – in-stream advertising, live commerce and AI-powered customer experiences – will help create new connections.
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