Florida Realtors® News
- See the World’s First Health-Focused Home April 19, 2024The world’s first IWBI-certified home, located in Miami, prioritizes health with a sustainable design. It has no insulation in living spaces or drywall.amyc
- California Man Develops Unusual Squatter Solution April 19, 2024This California man removed squatters from his family’s home and made a business out of it. Florida recently passed a law to help homeowners stop squatters.amyc
- Mortgage Applications Post Slower Monthly Growth April 19, 2024MBA reported new home purchase mortgage applications were up 6.2% in March year over year. More first-time buyers appear to be getting into the market.amyc
- Active Storm Season Forecast, Lake O High April 19, 2024Releases from Lake Okeechobee, which typically happen when the lake is high, were paused through late March. The lake is crucial to flood control.amyc
- Curb Appeal Ideas to Help Sell a Home April 19, 2024With home-selling season in full swing, making a home look pretty is all-the-more important. Simple things, like pressure washing, can make a difference.amyc
- Where Are the Most Expensive Homes in Florida? April 19, 2024Some of the priciest home in Florida are located in the south, ranging from $1 million to nearly $10 million. Take a look at where they are.amyc
- Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs This Week April 18, 2024The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.1%, the highest level since late November. The average rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.39%.amyc
- Financial Literacy for Informed Decisions April 18, 2024Making a big purchase, like a home, requires financial knowhow that’s not often taught in school. Learning the basics can help avoid poor decisions.amyc
- Fla. Market: Listings, Median Price Up in March, 1Q April 18, 2024Single-family median sales prices are up 3.9% over March 2023 and new listings increased 7.7%. The condo-townhouse median prices increased 3.1%.amyc
- Sluggish Start to U.S. Spring Homebuying Season April 18, 2024Home sales fell in March with rising mortgage rates, analysts said. The supply of homes on the market remains below the historical average.amyc