Real Estate News
Researchers Maintain Hurricane Season Prediction
CSU still expects 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes in 2025, with 4 major ones likely. Warm ocean temps fuel activity, but forecast uncertainty remains. Read More
Florida Realtors Awards $233K in Scholarships
Florida Realtors Education Foundation will help 217 students with college costs this year. Since the program started in 2010, it has given nearly $3M in scholarships. Read More
Inexpensive Summer Decorating Refreshes
Homeowners can boost joy by refreshing decor with simple, low-cost updates like painting, repurposing items or sprucing up gardens and furniture. Read More
RE Q&A: Should Equity Be Split 50/50 in Divorce?
If a divorce didn’t cover selling the home, a judge may decide how to split equity based on payments, upkeep and use or the parties can try mediation. Read More
Consumer Sentiment Surges
Consumer sentiment rose 16% in June after six months of decline, as inflation stayed low and Americans grew less concerned about recent trade tensions. Read More
First-Time Home Buyers Downsizing
Faced with high prices and rates, first-time buyers are choosing smaller homes, prompting builders to scale down size and features to keep sales moving. Read More
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.
When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. Read More
Mortgage Rates Tick Down This Week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.84% from 6.85% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages declined to 5.97% from 5.99%. Read More
How Education Is Shaping Homeownership
Four Florida metros lead the country with the highest homeownership rates, driven by residents with college degrees, a new study found. Read More