Florida Realtors® News
- Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Four Week Decline November 6, 2025The average rate on 30-year mortgages moved up to 6.22% from 6.17% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.5% from 5.41%, Freddie Mac said.amyc
- NAR Pushes for Action on Housing Affordability November 6, 2025With first-time buyers at a record low of 21%, NAR urges all levels of government to adopt policies that expand ownership and boost housing supply.amyc
- Staying Visible When Buyers Use ChatGPT November 6, 2025AI tools like ChatGPT are changing how buyers search for homes. Agents should keep profiles current and share conversational, local posts to stay part of the search.amyc
- Making the Home You Love Fit Your Budget November 6, 2025Experts say there are ways buyers can trim mortgage costs and make ownership more affordable, including comparing lenders and exploring VA, FHA or USDA loans.amyc
- ‘Digital Door Knocking’ Turns Posts Into Leads November 5, 2025Agents are embracing “digital door knocking,” using genuine online conversations, comments, messages and polls to build trust and attract new clients.amyc
- Florida Consumer Confidence Slips Again November 5, 2025UF researchers report Florida’s consumer sentiment fell for a fourth month in October, reflecting weaker views on finances and the national economy.amyc
- 4 Things Every New Homeowner Should Know November 5, 2025Key steps, from locating shut-off valves to budgeting for repairs, can help new homeowners stay safe, save money and avoid costly surprises.amyc
- Home Equity: What Homeowners Often Get Wrong November 5, 2025Many homeowners misunderstand how equity works, from what it is to how much they can borrow and what that really means for their finances.amyc
- Court Refuses to Block Chinese Property Law November 4, 2025A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s law restricting property purchases by most Chinese nationals. Judges said challengers lacked standing and rejected other claims.amyc
- Florida Holds Firm as Best State to Retire November 4, 2025The Sunshine State once again ranks as the best state to retire, thanks to its warm climate, coastal lifestyle and lack of state income, inheritance or estate taxes.amyc