With mortgage rates easing and home prices slowing, affordability has increased 3.1% YOY across the U.S. However, conditions remain well below pre-pandemic norms.

Mortgage rates fell to an 11-month low, prompting more refinancing. Experts urge caution if the break-even period to recoup costs is over two years.

Many longtime homeowners hold large equity gains, but today’s market calls for early planning and careful pricing to ensure a smooth, profitable sale.

Only about 2% of Americans achieve an 850 credit score. With steady habits and smart monitoring, anyone can move closer to top-tier credit and better loan rates.

Radon, an invisible gas and second-leading cause of lung cancer, can enter any home. Regular testing and affordable mitigation protect health and property values.

Jonathan Lickstein, COO of LoKation Real Estate, shares at the Florida Realtors Convention how AI helps his agents streamline tasks, nurture leads and stay efficient.

AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm.

Florida’s jobless claims fell 1.7% to 5,624 last week, while U.S. filings surged 11% to 263,000, which was the highest weekly total since 2021.

To determine if a home is in an HOA community, check the deed and closing documents. If recorded, the annual fee is required; if not, it’s optional.

U.S. homeowners’ median monthly costs rose 3.8% to $2,035 in 2024, with mortgage holders spending 21.4% of income as rents climbed 2.7% to $1,487.

Rates on 30-year mortgage rate eased to 6.35% from 6.5% last week, while 15-year rates slipped to 5.5% from 5.6%.

Lessons from convention: Real estate is local and global. TRREB CEO shared Canadian market insights - 71% of Canadians who buy real estate in the U.S. choose Florida.

The Champlain Towers South pool deck began falling down at least seven minutes before the tower, suggesting the pool dragged the building down with it, experts said.

A few smart investments, including a durable sofa, quality mattress, solid dining table and statement lighting, can make a first home comfy and lasting.