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​FICO will add buy now, pay later loans to credit scores, a move that could affect mortgage applicants as lenders begin factoring in the new credit data. 

​New legislation would prevent home buyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts and emails from competing lenders offering loans. 

​Florida’s insurance market is rebounding, with rates stabilizing and Citizens’ policy counts declining – progress proving reforms are working, CEO Tim Cerio said. 

​NAR: Pending home sales rose 1.1% year-over-year. The West led monthly gains, while the Midwest and South grew yearly. Rates still drive buyer decisions. 

​Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.77% from 6.81% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.89% from 5.96%, Freddie Mac said. 

​Regular cleaning, proper use and timely filter changes can help extend appliance life, but if repairs get too costly, it may be time to replace. 

​Help buyers focus on what matters when purchasing a home: a manageable budget, location, long-term suitability and realistic expectations. 

​The small-space living trend is growing around the nation as renters want lower price points and amenity-rich, transit-oriented communities. 

​Gen Z makes up just 3% of buyers as debt, high costs and short-term money habits delay homeownership, even among high earners, data shows. 

​Consumer sentiment rose 16% in June, breaking a six-month slump, but remains below post-election highs as inflation concerns and tariff fears persist. 

​Learn about Florida’s updated condo laws in today’s 1 p.m. webinar. New forms and contract changes take effect July 1, including extended review periods for buyers. 

​ News & Media NEW YORK — Transitions between the inside and outside of a home should be seamless, blending architecture and landscape to create a natural flow in both design and function. Outdoor spaces should have focal points that can be seen from inside the home and draw the eye of homeowners and guests […]