Rates on 30-year mortgages increased to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, returning to levels seen a month ago. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.72%.
High rents and rising costs are making it harder to buy. Building credit, managing spending and staying focused can help keep homeownership within reach.
As hurricane season nears, homeowners should review their coverage now. Always keeping clear records helps avoid delays and disputes.
Property owners say eviction bans left them with unpaid rent, debt and lasting business strain as a lawsuit moves forward in federal court.
Sticky inflation and elevated mortgage rates could keep pressure on buyers and housing demand as the Fed waits for clearer economic signals.
NAR: The national median single-family existing-home price rose slightly – up 0.5% YoY – to $404,300, down from 1.2% annual growth in 4Q 2025.
While shared branding and lead flow matter, strong teams develop clear roles, build trust, improve processes and focus on work that directly drives business.
Mortgage rates may stay steady, but global tensions and Fed signals could shift the market. Agents who understand rate drivers can guide buyers through uncertainty.
NAHB: The latest data shows remodeling remains strong for the residential construction market, reflecting sustained consumer demand and industry confidence.
Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up for the 7th month in a row in March to 4.7%, reflecting about 523K qualified as out-of-work from a labor force of 11.15M.
