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  • Consumer Sentiment Inches Up July 18, 2025
    Consumer sentiment rose slightly to its highest point in five months. Despite easing inflation expectations, economic concerns remain elevated.
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  • Builder Confidence Edges Up in July July 18, 2025
    Builders remained cautious as elevated interest rates and affordability challenges continued in July. Buyer traffic fell to its lowest level since 2022.
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  • Single-Family Starts Weaken in June July 18, 2025
    Single-family starts hit their lowest since July 2024, but overall starts rose 4.6% thanks to a 30% surge in multifamily building.
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  • NAR Lauds Passage of VA Home Loan Reform Act July 18, 2025
    The bill that makes permanent the VA’s temporary policy letting veterans pay their real estate agents directly is headed to the president’s desk.
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  • Smart Ways to Renovate on a Budget July 18, 2025
    Renovation costs are rising, but affordable upgrades are possible. Planning, creativity and DIY strategies can help homeowners save without sacrificing results.
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  • Inflation, Fed Outlook Lift Rates July 18, 2025
    Mortgage rates rose this week, but steady inflation data suggests a more stable outlook. Buyers may benefit from clearer signals in the months ahead.
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  • Florida Realtors Names Sr VP of Public Policy July 17, 2025
    Trey Goldman now will oversee Florida Realtors’ legislative and regulatory advocacy-related efforts in Tallahassee. He previously served as legislative counsel. 
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  • Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week July 17, 2025
    Rates on 30-year mortgages rate ticked up to 6.75% from 6.72% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages increased to 5.92% from 5.86%.
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  • Strong Credit Opens Doors in 2025 Market July 17, 2025
    With a solid financial foundation and fewer risky loans, today’s housing market rewards buyers with good credit through better rates and more loan choices.
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  • NAR Prevails in Homie Litigation July 17, 2025
    A federal court dismissed Homie’s antitrust claims against NAR and major brokerages with prejudice, barring the company from refiling the lawsuit.
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