Rates on 30-year mortgages remain unchanged from last week at 6.58%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.69% from 5.71%, Freddie Mac said.
Moving can be stressful for children, but it also provides a growth opportunity. Make it easier by creating daily routines and communicating continuously.
National home sales ticked up in July, led by steady month-over-month growth in the South, Northeast and West. Inventory reached its highest since 2020.
Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, including filtration systems and aromatherapy, to create spaces for daily rest and wellness.
Florida Realtors’ data: No major shifts in trends seen in past months, as economic uncertainty and mortgage interest rates hovering around 6.5% remain factors.
AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed.
Juana Watkins reminds members that even if a form looks familiar, be sure to review the contract, line by line, to make sure something isn’t missed, changed or added by the other side.
Boost your home’s first impression, aka curb appeal, with simple updates like fresh paint, stone pathways and colorful plants to create a welcoming, stylish yard.
Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide, except for Monroe County, as Florida’s market stabilizes.
Boosting credit scores helps borrowers secure better mortgage rates, with payment history and low credit utilization key to long-term savings.
