Florida Realtors® News
- Driveway Overlaps Neighbor’s Property: Now What? May 1, 2026Real estate Q&A: A new survey found the overlap, not uncommon as property lines don’t always match assumptions. Confirm the results first, then talk to the neighbor.marlam
- Jobless Claims Down in Florida May 1, 2026First-time claims, at 5,375, dropped for the 2nd week in a row. Fla.’s jobless rate has slowly increased to 4.6%, reflecting mid-February conditions.marlam
- Spring Housing Market Shows Resilience May 1, 2026Realtor.com April report: U.S. home prices fall for 6th straight month, but fewer price cuts indicate that sellers are entering the market with realistic expectations.marlam
- U.S. Economy Grew 2% in Q1 But Outlook Cloudy May 1, 2026The government’s spending and investment grew at a 9.3% annual rate in Q1 while consumer spending growth slowed to 1.6%. Q1 covered about a month of the Iran war.marlam
- 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