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New listings, inventory levels up YoY for both single-family homes and condo-townhouses. Single-family median price eased 0.8% YoY, condo-townhouse median down 4.3%.ORLANDO, Fla. Floridas housing market reported increased new listings, easing median sales prices and improved inventory levels (activ [Read More]

A Florida county will launch a public scorecard to track affordable housing efforts and tackle the crisis affecting lower-income workers, a statewide concern.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Broward housing experts said they will create a public scorecard within the next few months that will help local govern [Read More]

s and mortgages. When the Fed adjusts its rate, it triggers changes across the broader lending system.The expectation of a Fed rate cut typically pushes down long-term rates like the 10-year Treasury yield, which is closely tied to the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. This is why mortgage rates tend to [Read More]

A cozy living space could include a soft rug, pillows and warm lighting. Aim to make the area feel warm and inviting without being overly complicated.NEW YORK The meaning of the term "cozy" varies as it pertains to home decor. For some, cozy may mean intimate spaces with lots of quilts and throws. [Read More]

Gen Z renters, born between 1997 and 2012, prefer softer lighting and quirky dcor, using social media for design trends to merge functionality with visual appeal.NEW YORK The average Gen Z may never own a home, and most of them have come to terms with that reality. How does the freshly minted adult [Read More]

Home prices across the nation were up 0.9% from Q1 2024. Florida has seen a 4.8% four-quarter appreciation and 79.3% five-year appreciation.WASHINGTON U.S. house prices rose 5.7% between the second quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA [Read More]

ORLANDO, Fla. Floridas housing market reported easing median sales prices, more new listings and improved inventory levels (active listings) in July 2024 compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors latest housing data.For-sale inventory continued to improve in July, which is helping to mod [Read More]

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.62% from 5.66%.LOS ANGELES The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to its lowest level in 15 months, welcome relief for home shoppers navigating a housing [Read More]

The younger generation is shaking up home staging. To attract Gen Z investors, embrace a dynamic and engaging approach to interior styling.CHICAGO As real estate agents, you've likely noticed the landscape of home buying is rapidly changing. One of the most significant shifts is the entry into the [Read More]

As mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs, home loan applications rose 16% last week, the highest level in two years. Refinancings were up 60% vs. a year ago.LOS ANGELES (AP) A recent pullback in mortgage rates is spurring more homeowners to refinance their home loan and lower their monthly paym [Read More]