Some economists predict a slight drop in rents, but only in some metros – and even there it won’t have a big impact after years of rising rental costs.

To buy or sell a home? It’s a big decision, and many people hesitate when they face one. Building rapport and saying the right things can help.

Best sales prospects are homeowners with current mortgage rates of 5% or more. Those with lower rates don’t want to lose it and are more likely to hunker down.

Regulators want to boost capital requirements, but, as proposed, they’re targeting banks that offer mortgages with higher loan-to-value ratios. That could raise rates.

Why would a Fla. resident refuse to evacuate? Why don’t some at-risk Fla. owners buy flood insurance? A survey by AAA asked.

An old tool is back as mortgage rates rise: Seller financing often occurs when buyers hope to save on closing costs and sellers want top dollar for their home.

While properties under HUD may be directly affected, five federal agencies “strongly encourage” some changes, such as a public posting of renters’ rights.

$85M in funding for HUD will reduce barriers, such as zoning restrictions, that have “become a hurdle to increasing the supply and density of affordable housing.”

More economists now think the U.S. will avoid a recession, in part because the downturn affects high-earning workers more and it isn’t affecting all industries.

Agents work hard to set themselves apart from the crowd, and an easy-to-recognize brand uses logos, colors, graphics and styles across all marketing platforms.

Nationally it’s 13%, but in Fort Lauderdale it’s 28% – the highest in the U.S. In Miami, a first-time buyer needs to earn 25% more than they did a year ago.

“We all get along great” isn’t much help if there’s a disagreement about guests, repairs or maintenance. A lawyer can pre-solve problems before issues arise.

In 2Q 2023, Fla. remained a top go-to state, with the lion’s share relocating from New York, but Chicago provided more buyers for Cape Coral, No. 7 on the list.

People use cellphones constantly – computers not so much. That means websites and ads that work just as well on smaller screens will be seen by a lot more people.

The U.S. economy grew 2.4%, up from 2% in the first quarter, indicating a still-robust economy that adds pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates again.

“The recovery has not taken place, but the housing recession is over,” says NAR’s chief economist, after the first pending-sales increase in three months.

After moving closer to 7% and then falling last week, the 30-year, fixed-rate moved a bit higher from last week’s 6.78%. A year ago, the rate averaged 5.3%.

It’s hard to underestimate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). International deals, for instance, will be easier even if no one speaks a common language.

Observers looked for clues on whether the Fed will raise interest rates again later this year, and the Fed seemed to imply it was likely, but not a sure thing.

A very general rule of thumb: Half an agent’s income should come from representing sellers. If that’s not you, here are things to consider.