Real Estate News
Florida Consumer Sentiment Drops in March
The decline, in line with national sentiment, was particularly pronounced among Floridians with an annual income over $50,000, a UF study found. Read More
Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. Read More
Boomers Now the Largest Share of Home Buyers
Baby boomers account for 42% of all home buyers, while millennials fall to 29% (down from 38% from one year ago), NAR said. Multigenerational home buying is rising. Read More
Rates Expected to Move Lower in 2025, 2026
Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates at 6.3% by year-end 2025, boosting home sales slightly. Rates may drop further, encouraging more buyers off the sidelines. Read More
How Long Should You Wait for Rates to Drop?
Mortgage rates remain near 7%, frustrating some buyers who expected lower costs. Experts say waiting for a big drop may not pay off, as small declines are likely. Read More
How Seasonal Demand Affects Florida Rent Prices
Florida rental prices fluctuate with seasons – rising in winter for snowbirds, dropping in summer. Renters can save by timing leases, while owners adjust for demand. Read More
Parents Are Paying Their Adult Kids’ Bills
Many parents help cover rent and home purchases as young adults struggle to afford living independently. About one-third of 18- to 34-year-olds still live at home. Read More
3 Ways to Break a Home’s Blahs
The curse of too much matching can result in a bland, monotone space that risks becoming quickly forgettable. Add pops of texture color for more pizazz. Read More
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again
Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. Read More