ORLANDO, Fla.— Donald Miller has a straightforward yet powerful way for Realtors® to stand out from the competition: Clarity. By delivering clarity, Realtors provide customers with the peace of mind necessary to move forward with a purchase or sale. However, while it sounds like a simple concept, providing true clarity is often a challenge. […]
NEW YORK – Even as real estate agents express optimism for the housing market in 2025, a new study from Clever Real Estate found that about 42% of homebuyers still expect mortgage rates to be a challenge. With rising prices, two-thirds of buyers worry they’ll have to delay their home purchase. It’s a troubling […]
News & Media By Melissa Dittmann Tracey CHICAGO – Buying a home isn’t easy — especially if you’ve never done it before. In fact, past surveys have shown that home buyers say purchasing a home is more stressful than dating, getting into college, finding a new job or even going through a divorce. Considering […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Between 2020 and 2022, Florida saw a surge of new residents who drove up median home prices over 50% in some areas. These younger, wealthier professionals relocated for remote work opportunities, tax advantages and the allure of a Sunshine State lifestyle. In a newly released three-part […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Preparing to sell a home is more than cleaning and staging. It takes careful planning to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. The National Association of Realtors®’ latest Consumer Guide helps sellers understand the many facets of selling and the value of working with a […]
NEW YORK – The worlds of fashion and interior design often intersect, sharing inspiration and trends that transcend both industries. As personal style evolves, it influences not just clothing choices but also how people design their living spaces. This synergy creates dynamic interior environments that reflect individuality and contemporary aesthetics. By taking cues from […]
News & Media 2025 as mortgage rates rise. Tampa saw a 0.4% decline. WASHINGTON – In November 2024, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index found that home prices increased 3.8%, up from a 3.6% increase in October 2024. For 2025, experts indicate that the housing market could slow as mortgage interest rates […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Another new property insurer has been approved by Florida regulators to offer coverage in the state — the 11th since the Legislature enacted reforms to shore up insurers’ bottom lines. Mangrove Property Insurance, based in St. Petersburg, was approved on Jan. 15 by the Office of Insurance Regulation for a certificate […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Despite recent increases in mortgage rates, January showed a promising change in seller activity as newly listed homes grew 37.5% month-over-month, according to the Realtor.com January Monthly Housing Report. Out of the top 50 metros, Sacramento (+31.7%), Phoenix (+27.3%) and Seattle (+24.7%) experienced the greatest bumps in newly listed homes […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a new robocall and robotext rule that would have greatly limited certain phone and text communications between businesses and customers. The previous requirements for prior written consent are still in effect. The court found the one-to-one consent rule exceeded the Federal Communications Commission’s […]
News & Media WASHINGTON — Pending home sales retracted 5.5% in December – following four consecutive months of increases – according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four U.S. regions experienced month-over-month losses in transactions, with the most significant fall in the West. Year-over-year, contract signings reduced in all four U.S. regions, with […]
News & Media By Alex Veiga WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little relief for prospective home shoppers looking ahead to the spring homebuying season. The rate fell to 6.95% from 6.96% last week, mortgage […]
