New Requirements Aim to Reduce Appraisal Bias

The new Reconsideration of Value policy requires lenders to provide a pathway for borrowers to request reviews of home appraisal valuations.
Read MoreWhat Do Higher Rates Mean for Home Buying?

While the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, it influences them. Even with higher rates, it could be a good time to buy, one economist said.
Read MoreNAHB Outlines Plan to Boost Housing

The National Association of Home Builders said a lack of homes is the primary cause of housing affordability challenges. The group proposed steps to help.
Read MoreReal Estate: One of America’s Most Envied Jobs

Americans say they long for a career as a luxury real estate agent even more than as a social media influencer, according to a new survey.
Read MoreAI's Role in Real Estate Development

AI has the potential to make real estate development smoother and easier, providing investment insights and property management automation, to name a few.
Read MoreFreddie Mac: U.S. Mortgage Rates Up

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has increased for five consecutive weeks and is at 7.22%, the highest since November 30.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Mortgage Preapproval

Having mortgage preapproval has always been important, but it might be even more significant than it was a half-decade ago.
Read MoreStudy Uncovers Best Month, Day to Sell

New study found home sellers see a 13.1% premium in May. The study also found May 27th is the best day to sell a home, with a seller premium of 16.2%.
Read MoreMillennials Making Moves Into Golf Communities

Before the pandemic, golf communities were seeing a decline in interest. Now, millennial homeowners are discovering the amenities fit their lifestyles.
Read MorePreparing Your Home for Storms

With hurricane season around the corner, homeowners should take extra precautions to prepare for storms, including performing home inspections.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Holds Rates Steady

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there’s been a lack of progress moving towards the 2% inflation target, so a rate cut in the near future is not likely.
Read MoreU.S. Consumer Confidence Declines

Responses to the nationwide survey said Americans remain concerned about high prices, particularly for food and gas.
Read More2023 Realtor Giving, Volunteering Increased

Nearly seven out of 10 (69%) Realtor members at large volunteered monthly, spending an average of eight hours volunteering each month, NAR said.
Read MoreBlack Homeowners Closing Property Value Gap

A growing number of majority Black ZIP codes saw big property value increases. In Orlando, home prices grew 26% from 2000 to 2016 and another 215% since then.
Read MoreFlorida Housing Market Healthy, Builder Says

The CEO of D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, said good migration and job growth in Florida is a plus for the housing market.
Read MoreVeteran Homelessness on the Rise

At least 35,000 veterans were experiencing homelessness in 2023, making up 6.6% of the total homeless population in the U.S.
Read MoreShould You Renovate Before Selling?

Before launching renovation projects to sell a home, consider the cost benefits. Look at your home as if you were buying it and decide if it’s turnkey.
Read MoreTrendy Must-Haves That Sell Homes

Modern features, such as soapstone countertops and beverage centers, signal to buyers the home is either new or recently remodeled.
Read MoreFHFA: February House Price Index Up 1.2%

In the South Atlantic Division, which includes Florida, home prices rose 1.4% in February and 7.1% year-over-year.
Read MoreDave Ramsey: Now is the Time to Buy

Personal finance author Dave Ramsey said today’s economic conditions can favor homebuyers. But when interest rates go down, prices may go up.
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