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Consumers remain relatively positive about the labor market, but still appear to be concerned about elevated prices and interest rates, The Conference Board found.WASHINGTON American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of [Read More]

Consumers remain relatively positive about the labor market, but still appear to be concerned about elevated prices and interest rates, The Conference Board found.WASHINGTON American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of [Read More]

Median asking rent across the U.S. fell -0.4% in June, but Tampa and Miami saw the highest percentage increase in rents from June 2019 to June 2024.SANTA CLARA, Calif. Rents fell again in June, with especially large declines in the South, where there's been an influx of new rental units, according [Read More]

Realtors in Florida can spread the word about the Hometown Heroes affordable housing program that offers zero-interest downpayment and closing cost assistance.Download the Hometown Heroes Marketing ToolkitUse Florida Realtors' digital marketing toolkit to spread the word to consumers about zero-inte [Read More]

The rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.77%, the lowest level since March, from 6.89% last week. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.05% from 6.17%.LOS ANGELES The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped this week to a four-month low, a welcome decline in borrowing costs for prospec [Read More]

Most Gen Zers have concerns about buying a home, with 54% worrying they won't be able to afford it and 48% fearing hidden costs.ST. LOUIS Sixty percent of Gen Z worry they might never own a home, with nearly all adult Gen Zers (98%) citing significant barriers to homeownership, according to a new s [Read More]

If youre thinking about selling your house, heres something you really need to know. Even though its still asellers markettoday, you cant pick just any price for your listing.Whilehome pricesare still appreciating inmost areas, theyre climbing at aslower pacebecause higher mortgage rates are putting [Read More]

Comfortable Homes Dont Have These ThingsComfortable homes dont have overly cluttered spaces or a lot of breakables and take occupants and guests into consideration.NEW YORK One of the biggest motivations for setting up a home will be comfort. While everyone's values, tastes, and needs vary, for man [Read More]

Veto of SB 280, which was a Florida Realtors priority, protects private property rights and Floridas economy.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the veto ofSB 280 Vacation Rentalslate Thursday. The veto, which was a priority of Florida Realtors since the close of the 2024 session, protec [Read More]

Rates on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.86% from 6.87% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.16% from 6.13% last week.LOS ANGELES The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased again this week, extending a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home pric [Read More]