July Consumer Confidence Up Again, Drives Recovery

Confident Americans spend money, and July’s confidence index rose to 117.0 from 110.1 in June. Outlooks rose for both current conditions and future expectations.
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Threads and Twitter?

If you only use one text-format social media platform, should it be the new Threads or Twitter – or “X” due to the recent name change. Both have pros and cons.
Read MoreFHFA: May Home Prices Up 2.8% Year-to-Year

The index that tracks more than half of all U.S. mortgages found continued price stabilization. Month-to-month prices rose only 0.7%.
Read MoreStrong Leaders Develop a Hard-to-Leave Partnership

The leader’s goal is a “mutually beneficial relationship on trust and confidence that no one can replace” at each step of an agent’s business lifecycle.
Read MoreRealtors Strive to Make Housing Accessible to All

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has made housing accessibility for disabled Americans “a nationwide priority,” the association president writes.
Read MoreOlder Buyers Need Credit Scores Too

After paying off debt, some older adults use cash or debit cards and avoid debt completely – but that may lower their credit scores and cause other headaches later.
Read MoreA Housing Recession? It May Be Over

Housing recoveries often trail recessions, and positive signs – builder optimism, rebounding prices, more investment – suggest a corner may have been turned.
Read MoreState Farm Florida Vows to Stay in Florida

The company is now Fla.’s second-largest private insurer, and its promise to stay in Fla. is a positive sign for an industry that's had few good signs lately.
Read MoreThe Basic Questions About Reverse Mortgages

Older homeowners generally have a lot of equity in their home, and a reverse mortgage can help them enjoy that money now – but it’s not always a good idea.
Read MoreFla. ‘Hamptons of the South’ Hot for Rentals

Panhandle communities – maybe a dozen along Highway 30A – became hot commodities after another uptick in pandemic tourists visited for the first time.
Read MoreIs ‘Fractional Ownership’ an OK Homebuyer Option?

It’s a bit like “rent-to-own,” but buyers actually own a small piece from the very beginning. As time passes, their ownership percentage slowly goes up.
Read MorePrices continue to rise due to inventory levels

Home prices have been on the rise for quite a while now, and it doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon. While there are a multitude of factors contributing to this trend, one of the primary reasons is the low inventory levels in the market. Home inventory and turnover are currently at their lowe
Read MoreBuilders Don’t Hate High Mortgage Rates

Homeowners with mortgage rates too low to give up aren’t listing their homes, pushing buyers to the new-home market – an economic boon for builders.
Read MoreOffice Vacancies Send RE Investors to the Exits

Bonds backed by commercial real estate mortgages have not done well lately. Many investors fear the current office vacancies and refinancing difficulties.
Read MoreSummer Moves Cost More – How to Save Money

Get multiple quotes, move some things yourself and study financing options. On the upside, this summer’s moves cost a bit less than they did last year.
Read MoreIn Many Cases, the Brand Chooses the Realtor

Just as “the wand chooses the wizard” in Harry Potter world, personal brands often focus on something a Realtor already does or a lifestyle they already enjoy.
Read MoreUpdate: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law

AI will play a bigger and bigger legal role, such as streamlining research and preparing decision drafts – but it can’t yet substitute for judges and trials.
Read MoreA Fla. License Plate with the Realtor ‘R’?

Florida Realtors wants your opinion: Should the association advocate for a new state license plate tag specific to Realtors – one with the Realtor ‘R’ logo? Vote now.
Read MoreFla.’s June Housing: Prices Stabilize, Inventory Up

Florida Realtors: YOY single-family home median price flat at $420K, supply at 2.8 months. YOY condo median price also remains the same at $325K, supply at 3.6 months.
Read MoreMortgage Rates Drop After Positive Inflation News

The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.78% this week – down from last week’s 6.96% and the lowest rate in about a month.
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