Florida Realtors® News
- Buying a Home: Steps to Take for Homeownership April 30, 2026Thoughtful planning can help would-be home buyers prepare for the experience. A clear look at finances and budget is a good place to start.marlam
- Don't Skip Having an Open House April 30, 2026Open houses can generate traffic, widen the pool of potential buyers, shorten the decision window and support stronger offers, plus reinforce buyer trust.marlam
- Average U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.3% April 30, 2026Ending a 3-week slide, it’s up from 6.23% last week, but lower than the 6.76% a year ago. The 15-year FRM rose to 5.64%; it was 5.58% last week and 5.92% a year ago.marlam
- Key Inflation Gauge at Highest Level in 3 Years April 30, 2026Prices rose 3.5% compared to a year ago, pushing inflation further away from the Fed’s 2% target, likely leaving interest rates on hold at least for now.marlam
- Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization in March April 29, 2026Housing production bounced back in March as builders increased starts despite headwinds. Overall starts rose 10.8% to a seasonally adjusted pace of 1.5 million.marlam
- USPS Financial Woes May Put RE Deals at Risk April 29, 2026Real estate transactions may rely more on physical mail and delivery timelines than agents realize, creating potential exposure if postal service disruptions worsen.marlam
- Florida Consumer Sentiment Weakens in April April 29, 2026For the second month in a row, Floridians are feeling less confident about their finances, due to higher gas prices, other rising costs and accelerated inflation.marlam
- NAR Supports Bipartisan Broadband Bills April 29, 2026Several broadband-focused bills passed by the U.S. House aim to expand high-speed internet access, helping to unlock housing demand in rural and underserved areas.marlam
- After Real Purchase, RE/MAX HQ May Move to Florida April 28, 2026In an $880M deal, the Florida-based Real Brokerage will acquire RE/MAX Holdings and brand, forming the new Real REMAX Group, a “tech-enabled global platform.”marlam
- U.S. Consumer Confidence Edged Up in April April 28, 2026Consumers’ income expectations were slightly more optimistic and their perceptions of the labor market improved, but otherwise little else changed from March.marlam