Real Estate News
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
NAR Economist Predicts Market Uptick
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts rising home sales, prices and new-home activity through 2026, but says high mortgage rates continue to slow the market. Read More
Build to Rent – What Does it Mean for Realtors?
Build-to-Rent homes offer a rental alternative to ownership, adding new inventory and influencing housing demand patterns in Florida’s growing markets. Read More
Builders Shifting Focus to Smaller Metros
Elevated interest rates, tight lending standards and economic uncertainty remain persistent factors limiting construction growth, the NAHB said. Read More