Florida Real Estate

You may have heardmortgage ratesare going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if youre wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Heres a quick overview of whats happening with mortgage rates and what experts say is ahead.Economic Factors That Impact Mortga [Read More]

Thinking about buying a home? While todaysmortgage ratesmight seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if youre ready and able, it could still be a smart move to getyour own place.1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over TimeTheres been some confusion over the past year or so about which [Read More]

Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? Youre not alone. A lot of people are choosing tobuymulti-generational homes where everyone can live together. Lets check out why they think its a good idea to see if it might be a good fit for you, too. [Read More]

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is tobuy a home. And while theres no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs its starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. Elijah de la Campa, Senior Economist atRedfin,says [Read More]

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying its more affordable to rent right now than it is tobuy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, theres one thing that the numbers arent factoring in: and thats home equity. Heres a look at h [Read More]

Theres no arguing it,affordabilityis still tight. And if youre trying tobuy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one thats still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these smaller homes right now and theyre offering incentives. An [Read More]

You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if youre following along, it can be pretty confusing. But heres the thing you really need to know expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, now mo [Read More]

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But thats starting to change.The graph below uses the latest data fromRealtor.comto show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the past several years [Read More]

If youre planning to move soon, you might be wondering if therell be more homes to choose from, wherepricesandmortgage ratesare headed, and how to navigate todays market. If so, heres what the professionals are saying about whats in store for this season.Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist,First Ame [Read More]

Thinking aboutbuying a home? If so, youre probably wondering:should I buy now or wait?Nobody can make that decision for you, but heres some information that can help you decide.Whats Next for Home Prices?Each quarter,Fannie Mae andPulsenomicspublish the results of theHome Price Expectations Survey(H [Read More]