Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Dips Below 7%

The mortgage rate now stands at its lowest level since early August, signaling good news for prospective homebuyers.
Read MoreNAR’s Chief Economist Forecasts 4.71M Existing-Home Sales in 2024

Lawrence Yun also said the housing market will improve for buyers next year.
Read MoreUsing Instagram to Super Charge Your Real Estate Business

“The power of Instagram is that it’s a visual platform that offers a quick snapshot of what makes a person tick.”
Read MoreCan This Vero Beach Home Fetch $15M More Than Two Years Ago?

Agents say home sale prices in the area are about 4% higher year over year.
Read MoreWhat Small Businesses Need to Know About 2024 Regulations

Small businesses should register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and understand Florida’s minimum wage increase, among other things.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Holds Interest Rates, Possible Cuts in 2024

Fed policymakers indicated they may make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark interest rate beginning in the second half of 2024.
Read More11 Ways to Say No (Without Actually Saying No)

Setting boundaries and saying no shouldn’t be complicated, best-selling author Jay Papasan says. You just need to prepare.
Read MoreWill the Commercial Market Hit the Reset Button in 2024?

A new report finds innovation and adaptation are key to shaping “a resilient real estate landscape for the future.”
Read MoreFormer Church Buildings Find New Life as Homes, Businesses

Former church buildings are being repurposed into homes and businesses, including wineries, dance schools and bed and breakfasts.
Read MoreHUD Touts ‘Unprecedented’ Homeownership Achievements

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said its efforts to reduce barriers to homeownership have helped millions.
Read MoreMoney Ranks 3 Fla. Cities 'Best Places to Live'

Tampa, Altamonte Springs and Sarasota make Money.com’s top 50 "Best Places to Live in the U.S." for 2022-23.
Read MoreFannie Mae Sees Positive Home Price Growth Through 2025

Experts said the growth is encouraging for homebuyers but other factors, including AI and green energy, will play a role.
Read MoreMany Fla. Homes Built to Withstand Hurricanes and Reduce Emissions

In Florida, whole neighborhoods are springing up with an eye on resiliency and green construction.
Read MoreGreen Investors Raise $1.2B for Clean Energy Grid to Big Cities

EnergyRe, a startup backed by real estate executives, is working to shore-up the country’s electrical grid.
Read MoreWill Your Documents Survive a Disaster? What To Protect, How To Do It

Experts suggest you make copies of originals and take photos and videos of all your important documents, among other things.
Read MoreFed Set to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged

Analysts are increasingly encouraged by what they say is an unusually smooth adjustment to lower inflation.
Read MoreNew Tool Makes Condo Financing Easier

Freddie Mac’s new tool makes it easier for lenders to determine if a specific condo qualifies for a mortgage loan. It says buyers can now get a firm answer in “just minutes.”
Read MoreLong-Range View of Housing Stock Finds Shortages

Study: U.S. isn’t on track to ensure housing for a growing number of older Americans as the boomer generation ages.
Read MoreAre Manufactured Homes the Key to Affordable Housing?

Congress is reviewing proposed legislation that would remove HUD’s requirement that manufactured homes be built on a permanent chassis.
Read MoreExtend Your Reach, Establish Trust By Using Social Media

Social media analytics also provide valuable insights into your potential clients and the community at large.
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