Thoughtful planning can help would-be home buyers prepare for the experience. A clear look at finances and budget is a good place to start.
Prices rose 3.5% compared to a year ago, pushing inflation further away from the Fed’s 2% target, likely leaving interest rates on hold at least for now.
Open houses can generate traffic, widen the pool of potential buyers, shorten the decision window and support stronger offers, plus reinforce buyer trust.
Ending a 3-week slide, it’s up from 6.23% last week, but lower than the 6.76% a year ago. The 15-year FRM rose to 5.64%; it was 5.58% last week and 5.92% a year ago.
For the second month in a row, Floridians are feeling less confident about their finances, due to higher gas prices, other rising costs and accelerated inflation.
Real estate transactions may rely more on physical mail and delivery timelines than agents realize, creating potential exposure if postal service disruptions worsen.
Housing production bounced back in March as builders increased starts despite headwinds. Overall starts rose 10.8% to a seasonally adjusted pace of 1.5 million.
Several broadband-focused bills passed by the U.S. House aim to expand high-speed internet access, helping to unlock housing demand in rural and underserved areas.
A reset using a three-step framework – asking better questions, seeking new knowledge and sharpening neglected skills – can boost business momentum.
In an $880M deal, the Florida-based Real Brokerage will acquire RE/MAX Holdings and brand, forming the new Real REMAX Group, a “tech-enabled global platform.”
