High prices and rates have frustrated buyers and burdened renters. To ease concerns, agents can find down payment programs and help sellers adjust price expectations.
Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. buyers put down more than 10% of the purchase price with the goal of lowering mortgage payments. Many get money from family members to help.
The annual Florida Realtors Board of Directors business meeting was held on Aug. 25 in person and online.
Home prices across the nation were up 0.9% from Q1 2024. Florida has seen a 4.8% four-quarter appreciation and 79.3% five-year appreciation.
First-time buyers are "demure and mindful," facing high prices and rates. They often move from family homes and use agents to navigate a competitive market.
The CRE sector faces a mismatch in space demands with thriving retail, industrial vacancies and office values dropping, possibly signaling market distress.
15 Realtors earned their endorsement as “the best of the best” – a Florida Realtors Board Certified Professional. They were recognized at the BOD meeting at convention.
Sellers can boost interest among buyers with relatively affordable and easy upgrades, including window boxes, painted brick and fire pits.
With the recent settlement and policy changes, the word “value” gets used a lot. What does it really mean to provide consumers value? We spoke with Realtors® from around Florida to find out.
Sales of newly build homes rose 5.6% from a year earlier. Gradual improvements in the home building sector are forecast as mortgage interest rates go down.
