The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.99% this week, down from 7.03%. Cost on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also eased to 6.29% from 6.36% last week.

From lawn and garden upgrades to mitigating package theft, smart home solutions abound for homeowners’ outdoor needs.

Millennials have become the largest home-buying group but wait longer to buy, starting at age 35. Gen-Z buy homes earlier, starting at age 25.

Miami ranked #2 in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of fastest-growing cities. Other cities among the top 25 include Tampa, Lakeland, Port St. Lucie and Ocala.

Consumers may be distracted by fancy fixtures and finishes during a home tour, overlooking more serious problems, researchers say.

One expert said there are opportunities for high-quality properties, but investors need to ride out the short-term risks.

The gap between Black and white homeownership rates closed over the pandemic, but disparities remain.

Foreclosure activity is down nearly 25% YOY, following a surge that hit after a nationwide Covid moratorium on lenders pursuing delinquent homeowners.

Labor and supply shortages, and higher mortgage rates continue to be issues for both the single-family and multifamily markets

NAR kicked off its fundraiser for its Realtor® Relief Foundation with a $1M goal. Florida Realtors is also seeking donations for its Disaster Relief Fund.

The right AI tool can help agents create blogs, answer complex questions, build a brand and drive engagement. But which chatbot is the best to use?

Landscape architects are moving away from straight edges and borders, incorporating more plants and hardscape elements.

Rents across the state are trending down. South Florida rents are among the highest in the state. Researchers said the days of rapidly rising rents are probably over.

The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects.

Floridians aged 60 and older were more optimistic about the current and future economic conditions. Sentiment is expected to remain the same in the coming months.

The HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers can help more than 7,000 veterans in their search for permanent housing.

Homeowners who are unable to upgrade are staying put. Those looking for starter homes are finding only fixer-uppers. Investors and all-cash buyers are leading.

Across Florida and the U.S., Realtors help commemorate the importance of homeownership and housing opportunities for individuals, families and their communities.

The monthly consumer price index (CPI) and the Fed’s monetary policy committee meeting on June 12 could fuel volatility in mortgage rates.

Changes to the My Safe Florida Home Program allow homeowners to choose any state-certified contractor and distribute the funding directly.