Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.89% from 5.83% last week, Freddie Mac said.

NAR’s latest Consumer Guide provides sellers with insights on evaluating several offers, negotiation strategies and other useful information.

Pending home sales in the South rose 6.2% in February, leading regional gains. The South remains a stronger market than other regions.

A relaxing backyard space could include water features, shaded spots and multiple gathering spaces. Backyard retreats may boost home value by 3.1%.

In 2024, 9.8M Hispanic households owned homes, but the rate fell as household growth outpaced ownership. NAHREP urges action on affordability and supply.

The typical Q4 down payment was $30,250, slightly below Q3 but $3K higher year-over-year. Higher home prices and rates were keeping down payments elevated.

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% thanks to slightly lower mortgage rates. Inventory was up 7.5% compared to a year earlier.

The weather service forecasts up to six U.S. tropical impacts in 2025, with 13-18 named storms and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Many renting out rooms see tenants as roommates, not renters, but embracing the landlord role helps them better manage leases, rent and legal protections.

NAR’s new policy lets MLSs set a delay period before sellers and agents market properties publicly through IDX or syndication.

A home made for hosting gatherings may be coveted by many consumers. Show off the possibilities with smart entertainment solutions.

Fertilizing at the right time with the right nutrients helps protect Florida’s water and ecosystem. Overuse can harm lakes, rivers and springs.

U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%.

Consumers are feeling more pessimistic, causing The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index to drop to 92.9 this month; it was 100.1 in February.

Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth.

Some research shows that many potential Gen X buyers in Florida want the same sort of active lifestyle communities as retirees, but without a 55-plus age limit.

About 900K Floridians seek housing they can afford; many may pay over 30% of their monthly income on housing costs, says UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies.

By using new window treatments, clearing out clutter, banishing devices and installing ambient lighting, homeowners can turn their bedrooms into sanctuaries.

FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing reporting mandates for U.S. companies under the Corporate Transparency Act and set new deadlines for foreign companies.

The median home renovation spending has gone up 60% since 2020. Find ways to save money by creating and sticking to a budget and balancing DIY with contractors.