The VA updated appraisal requirements for VA-backed purchases and launched a new partial-claim option for veterans in default, giving real estate professionals timely information to share with VA ...

A proposed HUD rule would change how the permanent chassis requirement applies to multistory manufactured homes, potentially lowering costs and making upper floors more practical. The issue is ...

he average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.43% from 6.49% last week, while the average 15-year rate dropped to 5.79% from 5.84%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. The average long-term U.S.

A new homebuyer survey found consumers favor buying over renting for the first time since 2023, with 53% saying buying is the better choice. Prices and mortgage rates remain the top barriers, but the ...

Before a listing goes live, make the walk-through matter. Maintenance problems, mystery smells, water stains, aging systems and questionable DIY work can give buyers reasons to hesitate or negotiate ...

A fresh state budget and two new Florida housing laws take effect July 1, advancing Florida Realtors legislative priorities ...

The University of Florida’s consumer sentiment index fell 1.8 points in June to 71.1, down from a revised 72.9 in May. It was the fourth consecutive monthly decline and brought Florida sentiment to ...

Davis recommends agents sort their business activities into three categories: keep, cut and change. Keep work that produces direct conversations with people who could hire or refer the agent, such as ...

A July 16 legal summit in Orlando will give Realtors a practical look at legal issues showing up in daily business, including AI, contracts, disclosures, FREC, lawsuits and complex transactions. The ...

Technology continues to change how agents market, communicate, and manage transactions, but the work still depends heavily on human judgment and people skills. Creativity, compassion, collaboration, ...

Borrowers with fair credit scores pay up to $192 more per month than those with excellent credit, a difference that compounds to $69,120 over the life of a 30-year loan. Your credit score is one of ...