Real Estate News
U.S. Average 30-year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.69%
It’s the lowest level since late Oct.; last week it was 6.81%. The average 15-year mortgage interest rate fell to 5.96%. Rates mostly have been rising in recent weeks. Read More
Legislative Proposal Would Nix State Park Plans
The bill would strike golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields from recreational uses at state parks, and limit camping cabins’ occupancy to six. Read More
Fla. Insurance Head: No New Legislative Reforms Yet
Commissioner Yaworsky says the state needs to analyze previous reforms, which seem to be boosting the private insurance market, before lawmakers introduce new efforts. Read More
Real Estate Business Looking Positive in 2025
Recent mortgage rate forecasts have been optimistic and some economists expect the number of homes sold to reach 5.4M this year, an increase of 14% YoY. Read More
When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? Read More
Florida Consumer Sentiment Soars
Floridians are optimistic about their personal finances over the next year, and the national economy over the next year and five years, a UF study found. Read More
The Rise of Multi-Generational Home Buying
Multi-generational living offers families financial and emotional support, stronger bonds and shared caregiving responsibilities, NAR research found. Read More
Citizens Policies Drop Below 1M
Officials expect the number of Floridians insured by Citizens to drop nearly 900,000 by the end of the year. Another 343,000 could be assumed by February. Read More
Learn About Your FinCEN BOI Reporting Requirements
Join NAR's Legal and Advocacy Team for an important webinar on FinCEN's BOI Reporting Rule that takes effect on Jan. 1. Noncompliant companies face a $500/day fine. Read More