Mortgage rates for second homes are higher due to lender risk. Larger down payments, strong credit and a stable income are key for approval.

As boating grows in popularity, luxury homebuyers are seeking private marinas for convenience and safety. Developers are meeting the demand.

Nearly one in six (17%) renters had lived in the same property between 5-9 years in 2023, compared to 14.4% in 2013.

U-Haul said the younger generations are moving to Florida and starting families because of the lifestyle and job opportunities.

Buying a home in 2025 is possible with more inventory, steady mortgage rates and helpful assistance programs, making it an exciting opportunity for prepared buyers. 

The three forms (two revised and one new) released include updates to the Seller Property Disclosure and HOA Addendum.

In handling real estate issues, attorney Gary Singer advises documenting problems, communicating politely, involving authorities and seeking legal advice.

The Federal Reserve expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025, which could impact mortgages and home sales.

Mortgage rates rising, new SBA loan funding, updated condo rules and approaching deadlines for businesses highlight the start of 2025.

Freddie Mac reports 75% of boomer homeowners plan to leave their home or its sale proceeds to family, with home equity totaling $17 trillion nationwide.

The "Point-In-Time" count report found the increase in homelessness is due, in part, to migrant families facing housing instability.

Client objections are an opportunity to showcase expertise, add value and close deals. Agents should know the industry and market to build trust.

Census Bureau data shows Florida’s population boom reflects two key issues: international migration and population increases in the South.

A government shutdown may pause NFIP renewals, FHA loans and other real estate activity. NAR called on Congress to prevent the disruption.

The average rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.72% from 6.6%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.92% from 5.84% last week.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Nov. saw a post-hurricane rebound for new listings, new pending sales. New listings, single-family up 7.2%; condos, up 5.4%.

Incoming Florida Realtors President Weisheyer said his career has been shaped by a focus on making a positive impact, among other key leadership principles.

The trend in increasing number of excess bedrooms is driven by both declining household sizes and by an increase in the number of bedrooms per home.

NAR: Existing-home sales in the South rose 5.6% from October to an annual rate of 1.87 million in November, up 3.3% from one year before.

One in four buyers with kids received family cash for down payments, compared to 12% of those without, highlighting higher housing costs for families.