A new report finds property insurance costs would be 14.5% higher without recent reform, stabilizing a major expense in Florida home purchases.

With home prices up, more buyers are partnering with friends to afford a home. Experts urge clear planning and legal agreements.

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that became effective June 5, 2025.

The 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.09% from 6.11% last week, while 15-year rates fell to 5.44%. Rates are expected to hover near 6% as spring buying begins.

U.S. existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, including a 9% drop in the South. Prices reached a January high and mortgage rates were lower than a year ago.

Not every upgrade boosts value. Buyers favor functional layouts, light and move-in ready condition, while highly personal projects often bring limited returns.

Eligible Florida homeowners can save about $400–$600 a year by filing for homestead by March 2, 2026, while also limiting ...

Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum.

Strategic upgrades can attract buyers and strengthen first impressions, from fresh paint and minor updates to newer HVAC ...

Wood cabinets now lead kitchen remodels, reflecting warmer design trends that can help listings feel updated, on-trend and more appealing to today’s buyers.

Buyers are delaying moves over rate and price worries. For agents, that means resetting expectations, correcting myths and stressing long-term value.