The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.78% from 6.77% last week, while costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.07% from 6.05%.

Scammers are posting fake listings for properties that are not available for rent. Verify the listing and conduct online searches to ensure the listing is real. 

A Credit Sesame survey suggests Americans from underserved communities lack equal access to financial education, hindering their ability to secure credit.

Median asking rent across the U.S. fell -0.4% in June, but Tampa and Miami saw the highest percentage increase in rents from June 2019 to June 2024.

Redfin reports that luxury home prices grew nationally more than twice as fast as non-luxury homes in the second quarter of 2024 thanks to all-cash buyers. 

Redfin said monthly housing payments are falling as mortgage rates decline, but many house hunters remain on the sidelines.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts more robust homebuying activity in 2025. Here’s what you can do to be ready.

A down payment can be a major obstacle for homeownership, but there are many helpful options including grants, loans and the Florida Hometown Heroes program.

Real estate is becoming the preferred cyberattack target. Multifactor authentication (MFA) improves security by deterring intruders.

The pace of new home sales in June is down 7.4% from a year earlier, which is the lowest pace since November 2023. Buyers remain in a holding pattern.

Many Sunbelt metros are currently seeing significant increases in for-sale inventories, in part due to new construction, a Fannie Mae economist said.

Florida Realtors released three forms – one revised and two new – in response to the NAR settlement agreement effective Aug. 17.

A good reputation and professional image are essential for a successful real estate business. Avoid pitfalls like outdated branding and disorganized offers.

Experts forecast a busier than average hurricane season, so small businesses should prepare for insurance claims and data backup, among other things.

The new guidance allows consumers to provide information that was overlooked or not addressed in residential real estate appraisals.

National median sales price jumped to a record high of $426,900, and properties typically remained on the market for 22 days in June, down from 24 days in May.

Florida’s Demographic Estimating Conference said from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2028, the state is projected to average 319,109 net new residents a year.

June inventory and new listings rose YoY for single-family homes and condo-townhouse units. Single-family prices up 1.7% ($427K), condo prices remained flat at $324.9K.

Commercial foreclosures decreased 14% from last month but increased 48% from last year. States with the most commercial foreclosures in June included Florida and California.

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