NEW YORK – The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market in recent years. Most notably, record-high prices have dominated the real estate market over the last several years. High prices are good news for sellers, who can probably anticipate […]
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Lower mortgage rates and tight existing inventory helped push March new home sales up 7.4% month-over-month and 6% year-over-year, the NAHB said.
The number of state-run insurance policies dropped to 806,966, the lowest since 2022, as private insurers took over policies in a depopulation effort.
Beginning May 7, adults need a REAL ID (with a star) or passport to fly. Florida driver’s licenses issued since 2010 meet the federal requirement.
New insurer Patriot Select launches in Florida with $30M in capital, eyes 24K Citizens takeouts, pledges fast claims and aims to grow in the private market.
Homes are selling at varied speeds, but preparation matters everywhere. Agents suggest treating a home search like a job and touring listings promptly.
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: After years of low inventory and rising home prices, “we are experiencing a normalization of the real estate market in our state.”
Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.
The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.94%.
Interior designs from yesteryear – glass blocks, wood-paneled walls and pastel bathrooms – are experiencing a revival.
Business credit cards offer higher limits than personal ones, helping build credit and manage spending – if used responsibly and paid beyond the minimum.