U.S. home prices rose 4.2% year-over-year, but growth is slowing due to high mortgage rates, according to the FHFA House Price Index.

Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident until the past two months, spending more leading to the holiday shopping season, the Conference Board said.

Brokers around the world are seeing a younger generation gravitate towards aesthetically pleasing, historic properties, often driven by pop-cultural touchstones.

Florida ranked as the best state for retirement in 2025 due to low taxes for retirees, in addition to access to quality medical care and fun activities.

Elevate Florida aims to reduce natural hazard risks by funding structure elevation, mitigation reconstruction and property acquisition projects.

The IRS's free Direct File program is available to Florida taxpayers, offering step-by-step support and covering more credits and deductions for the latest tax season.

Mortgage rates will close 2025 and 2026 at 6.5% and 6.3%, respectively, up from the previous forecast of 6.2% and 6.0%.

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New home sales rose 3.6% in December, ending 2024 higher amid limited inventory, the NAHB said. The median price increased 2.1% overall.

Although rates remain high, buyers can work to secure better ones by improving their credit scores and lowering their debt-to income ratios, among other things.

Real estate agents should focus on consistent follow-up with current leads, offering value and persistence, rather than chasing new ones to boost conversions.

Some of the updated forms add language for NAR settlement compliance to create consistent language across all forms.  

Mortgage rates are near 7%, not the expected sub-6%. Rates could fall if the gap between mortgage bonds and Treasury yields narrows. Fed rate cuts may boost demand.

When renters find unwanted items, they should ask the landlord to remove them, document communications and keep photos in case of disputes.

Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates, NAR’s chief economist said.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist: 2024’s biggest changes were the rise in inventory and the widening performance gap between the single-family and condo-townhouse markets.

Consumer sentiment dipped 4% in January, driven by inflation concerns, rising unemployment fears and declines across demographics.

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The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages dropped to 6.16% from 6.27%.

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