Most Gen Zers have concerns about buying a home, with 54% worrying they won't be able to afford it and 48% fearing hidden costs.

New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily mortgage loans must include tenant protections that include 30-day notices for rent increases and lease expirations.

Amendment 5, which impacts property taxes, will be on the November ballot. A Florida Realtors’ infographic provides more information about it.

If personal info is exposed in a data breach, it can impact credit reports and may take years to resolve. Potential buyers should protect themselves.

Homebuyers on a $3,000 monthly budget have gained over $20,000 in purchasing power since mortgage rates peaked in the spring, Redfin found. 

While some practitioners see business challenges as a result of fewer home sales, others see opportunity. View highlights from NAR’s newly released 2024 Member Profile.

As the industry closes in on changes resulting from the Sitzer-Burnett case, agents are looking for guidance. Brokers should be prepared to help.

Joanne Hsu, the University of Michigan’s surveys of consumers director, said nearly half of consumers expect inflation to continue moderating in the years ahead.

World Atlas, one of the largest geography resources, named eight Florida downtowns as the best in the state.

HUD said its new round of grant funding will continue to help prevent homelessness. The program has helped over 35,000 households avoid eviction, HUD said.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.17%.

Experts say a home’s eco-friendly features—and their selling points—can extend to outdoor spaces. Consider a rainwater harvesting system, among other things.

Citizens spent $482 million to purchase $3.564 billion in reinsurance coverage for the hurricane season, a cost-efficient measure to mitigate potential claims.

Americans pay a 74.9% premium ($624,051 more) for waterfront properties on average. Naples and St. Augustine are top for affordability, a new study found.

Proposed rules would require servicers to help homeowners before foreclosing, reduce paperwork requirements and improve homeowner communications.

If inflation remains low through the summer, most economists expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September. Interest rates are connected to mortgage rates.

Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of the real estate agency The Agency in Los Angeles, said customer engagement is not a one-and-done proposition.

Communication and transparency will make the difference in a changing market, Realtor Amy McCann said. Sellers need to understand the changes and practice patience.

The National Association of Realtors' 2024 Member Profile found a lack of inventory and housing affordability hampered 2023 sales.

Net general revenue during May totaled about $4.48 billion, $182.4 million more than expected when a forecast was issued in January.