Florida Realtors® News
- Mortgage Rates: 30-Year Up, 15-Year Down November 13, 2025Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.24% from 6.22% last week, while 15-year rates averaged 5.49%, down from 5.5% last week, Freddie Mac said.amyc
- Housing Programs to Resume After Spending Deal November 13, 2025Federal housing programs are resuming after the shutdown ended, restoring FHA, VA, USDA and NFIP activity. Closings may still see delays due to backlogs.amyc
- Future of a December Rate Cut Unclear November 13, 2025Inflation, missing economic data and signs that companies plan to raise prices are raising doubts about whether the Fed will move forward with another rate cut.amyc
- An Open House Playbook That Works November 13, 2025A six-step open house strategy stresses staging, clear signage, warm engagement and prompt follow-up to create meaningful connections and win new customers.amyc
- Bold Design Trends Dominate Fall Decor November 13, 2025Owners are embracing bold, highly personal design in late 2025, from vivid colors to textured finishes, even as neutrals are expected to return in 2026.amyc
- Fannie Mae Ends Credit Score Minimum November 12, 2025Fannie Mae is dropping its 620 minimum credit score rule, giving lenders more flexibility to assess borrower risk without changing core loan standards.amyc
- How the Five Senses Are Shaping Home Design November 12, 2025From color and texture to scent and sound, homeowners are using all five senses to create spaces that feel personal, nostalgic and alive.amyc
- FSBOs Reach All-Time Low November 12, 2025Fewer homeowners are completing a For Sale By Owner transaction and are heavily turning to real estate agents for guidance, NAR found.amyc
- AI’s Redefining Real Estate Holiday Marketing November 12, 2025Agents who tailor holiday marketing for AI-driven searches, mobile users and shareable local content can stand out and turn seasonal interest into new clients.amyc
- Adjustable Mortgages Gain Ground Again November 12, 2025Adjustable-rate mortgages made up about 10% of all mortgage applications in September, the highest share in nearly two years and well above the post-2008 average of 6%.amyc