Real Estate News
The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell
Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. Read More
Mortgage Rates See First Decline in a Month
Rates on 30-year mortgages dipped to 6.85% from 6.89% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates fell to 5.99% from 6.03% last week. Read More
Making a Vacation Home Profitable
A luxury vacation home can be a smart investment if it's guest-friendly, well-managed and designed for rental demand, not just personal taste or resale value. Read More
Hansen Elected NAR 2026 President-Elect
Christine Hansen was elected NAR 2026 president-elect, while Florida Realtors Pres. Tim Weisheyer and Ines Hegedus-Garcia were named to key national liaison roles. Read More
Celebrate June as National Homeownership Month
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: “Every day, Realtors in Florida promote housing opportunities and help people realize the American dream of homeownership.” Read More
New Underwriter Tool Helps Boost Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter uses data on rent payment history, cash flow and self-employment income to help lenders identify creditworthy borrowers. Read More
New Ideas for Small Bathroom Upgrades
Small bathrooms don’t have to feel cramped. Smart storage, large mirrors, glass or doorless showers and balanced décor can all make the space feel bigger. Read More
Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. Read More
Florida’s Population to Grow by 1.4M by 2030
The nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group said Florida’s economic growth pattern should match or surpass the national economic growth pattern for the next five years. Read More