Real estate agents can help make desktop appraisals more reliable by offering some valuable information.

The media age of homebuyers is up from 39 two decades ago, suggesting finances play a critical role in homeownership.

Forecasters say it’s a great time to buy or rent in South Florida thanks to the shifting market.   

An economist said purchases have not yet picked up in response to the recent mortgage rate decline.

The Florida. Dept. of Commerce finalized its rules and their effective date pertaining to certain foreign principals who must register property ownership under a 2023 law.

ATTOM’s 2023 third-quarter report also shows Jacksonville and Lakeland are among the most active metro areas for flipping in the nation.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said the U.S. is making “real progress” toward controlling inflation, but rate hikes are still possible.

Reverse mortgages – also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) – can help homeowners aged 62 and older.

Home buyers, encouraged by declining mortgage rates and increased listings, are moving from the sidelines, the Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index found.

Real estate professional Tamer Howard offers some advice for creating new paths to successful transactions.

Forewarn, a free service for Florida Realtors members, delivers background information on prospective clients before face-to-face interactions.

Statistics suggest “emotional equity” is a significant contributor to real estate transactions.

FinCEN, the Treasury Department’s online federal business registry, mandates many small business owners register their personal information.

Forewarn, offered free to Florida Realtors members starting tomorrow, is a proactive approach to personal, professional and online safety.  

Freddie Mac says mortgage rates slid to the lowest level since May, “economy remains on firm ground with solid growth.”

Marketing your real estate team on social media is as important as individual social media marketing, professionals say.

Experts say homeownership and estate planning can help close the wealth gap, which can protect assets for future generations.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency also says home prices rose 6.3% year over year.

The National Association of Realtors said declining mortgage rates “sparked a surge in interest.” 

Some economists say home sales will increase in 2024 as mortgage rates ease.