Homeowners should consider remodeling costs versus moving, factoring in home value, equity and lifestyle needs before deciding.

The state ranks among the most fun in the nation, leading in restaurants, attractions and festivals, offering residents plenty of activities and recreation options.

Florida Realtors’ data: No major shifts in trends seen in past months, as economic uncertainty and mortgage interest rates hovering around 6.5% remain factors.

Moving can be stressful for children, but it also provides a growth opportunity. Make it easier by creating daily routines and communicating continuously.

Rates on 30-year mortgages remain unchanged from last week at 6.58%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.69% from 5.71%, Freddie Mac said.

National home sales ticked up in July, led by steady month-over-month growth in the South, Northeast and West. Inventory reached its highest since 2020.

Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, including filtration systems and aromatherapy, to create spaces for daily rest and wellness.

AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed.

Boost your home’s first impression, aka curb appeal, with simple updates like fresh paint, stone pathways and colorful plants to create a welcoming, stylish yard.

Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide, except for Monroe County, as Florida’s market stabilizes.

Boosting credit scores helps borrowers secure better mortgage rates, with payment history and low credit utilization key to long-term savings.

Most Q2 visitors were domestic, while overseas travel to Florida rose 11.4% year over year, according to state data.

Juana Watkins reminds members that even if a form looks familiar, be sure to review the contract, line by line, to make sure something isn’t missed, changed or added by the other side.

Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35K for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors' priority.

Housing starts increased 5.2% in July but affordability remains a challenge. Combined single- and multifamily starts fell 2.4% in the South YTD.

Mortgage applications jumped by 6.8% YoY in July and 7% from June, driven by slightly lower mortgage rates and more newly built inventory.

Agents can strengthen customer connections after closing with thoughtful gifts that include kitchen gadgets, cozy decor and practical household items.

About 10% of mortgage applications are now for adjustable-rate mortgages, above the 2010s levels, with longer intro rates and tighter borrower screening.

With rates declining last week and mortgage applications for home purchases up, there's hope on the horizon for slow markets, NAR said.

High mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and supply challenges kept builder sentiment low, with price cuts and sales incentives remaining common, the NAHB said.