The rate cuts expected this week will be the first in a series that should make borrowing more affordable. Rates have already fallen in anticipation of the cuts.

Lower rates, rising inventory and price cuts are boosting affordability and encouraging buyers to move from the sidelines.

A three-judge panel will have until Dec. 6 to decide if banning TikTok will violate freedom of speech. The ban is scheduled to be implemented in January.

A Florida county will launch a public scorecard to track affordable housing efforts and tackle the crisis affecting lower-income workers, a statewide concern.

Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan. It can cost thousands to refinance so consider all of the costs before signing any documents.

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Florida Realtors will be hosting webinars this week regarding practice changes, and NAR released a new Consumer Guide about compensation offers.

Consumer sentiment edged higher for the second month and is at its highest level since May, according to the University of Michigan.

The expected Fed rate cut could have positive impacts on the housing market, including lower mortgage rates and easier qualifications for mortgages.

Fraudulent mailers are circulating, purporting to help members register or renew .realestate or .realtor domain addresses, the association warns.

Mortgage-rate locks for second homes have dropped 13% since last summer – more than twice as much as rate locks for primary homes, Redfin reported.

Some remodeling projects offer huge a huge ROI when it’s time to sell. Some of the best: new garage doors and minor kitchen remodels.

The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.20% from 6.35% last week. A year ago, it was 7.18%. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.27% from 5.47%.

Although the 2024 homebuying season was relatively slow, this fall is poised to bring lower mortgage rates and more for-sale inventory, Realtor.com said.