Higher Prices, Inflation Likely to Delay Rate Cuts

Fed policymakers need more confidence that inflation is steadily slowing to their target level before a rate cut. Interest rates affect mortgage rates.
Read MoreWhat Data Suggests for 2024 Homebuying Season

Inventory is likely to rise this spring and throughout the summer on schedule with traditional seasonal trends. Buyers should target the late summer or early fall.
Read MoreNew VA Program to Provide 2.5% Home Loans

Thousands of veterans are facing foreclosure as pandemic-era forbearances end. The new loan program is only available to eligible veterans
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.88% this week -- the highest level since early March. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.16%.
Read More Citizens Insurance Touts Policies Leaving

Homeowners moving off Citizens insurance might not see lower rates. They must accept private coverage if it’s within 20% of their Citizens coverage cost.
Read MoreMaking Remote Work Better With These New Features

Upgraded home offices, with meeting spaces and noise dampening wall coverings, can make remote work more enjoyable.
Read MoreAnalysts Say Housing Market Turning a Corner

A JPMorgan strategist said 1.6 million new homes are under construction and housing completions in February hit their highest level in 17 years.
Read MoreWhat's Hot In Commercial Real Estate

Goodwin Procter, one of the largest law firms in the world, said commercial real estate is ready to rebound. Rate cuts will boost real estate development.
Read MoreBuyers Getting Creative for Home Purchases

More hopeful buyers are partnering with family or friends or renting rooms to achieve the goal of homeownership. Analysts say more homes need to be built in the U.S.
Read MoreAmerican Dream of Homeownership Alive and Well

Millennials and Gen Z have a more positive outlook on homebuying in today's market than their predecessors. A majority of Americans think homeownership is achievable.
Read MoreNew Affordable Housing Options Opening in Florida

Workforce housing is in short supply in Florida. At least four housing complexes are in the works across the state to help meet affordability needs.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Buying Investment Property

Building a real estate portfolio can provide passive income opportunities but also comes with challenges. Investing should be done strategically.
Read MoreAre These the Best Places to Live in Florida?

Some of the best places to live in Florida have a robust mix of great schools, nightlife, highly walkable areas and public parks, according to Niche.
Read MoreFAU Lands $1.3M Grant for Seaweed Removal

FAU received a Florida Department of Emergency Management grant for in-water harvesting of the floating brown seaweed that clogs Florida beaches and hurts the economy.
Read MoreFannie Mae: Consumers Adjust to Higher Rates

One economist said consumers appear to be adjusting their expectations for the housing market to better accommodate higher mortgage rates and home pricing.
Read MoreRealtor Shares Thoughts on Florida Housing Market

One real estate professional advises clients to buy now even with higher rates because there are more options on the market.
Read MoreFlorida to Spend Gambling Revenue on Environment

An estimated $750 million annual revenue from a gambling compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe will go towards water-quality projects in the state.
Read MoreAnalysts: Home Insurance Crisis May Be Nearing End

Insurance insiders are optimistic about the home insurance market in Fla., saying rates are continuing to stabilize. A major hurricane could change things though.
Read MoreCity vs. Suburbs: What’s the Best Choice?

For some house hunters, one of the biggest decisions is location – the city or the suburbs. The choice sometimes comes down to a few factors.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting can make a yard look more attractive and add an element of safety. Homeowners should work with professionals.
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