Mortgage rates are back in the 5% range, but inflation data suggests they should be rising. Here’s what’s quietly driving the drop and what it could mean next.

Florida’s Hometown Heroes used all 2025-2026 funds in six months, aiding 3,000 buyers. Continued funding remains a Florida Realtors legislative priority.

Outdoor living is in demand. See how hardscaping can improve function, manage drainage and strengthen resale appeal.

Luxury home sales jumped in South Florida, fueled by cash purchases and high-profile buyers, helping steer pricing and strategy statewide.

From low-down-payment options to stricter inspections, the loan a buyer chooses can change everything. Here’s what to know before the offer goes in.

A surprisingly strong jobs report just scrambled rate-cut hopes, putting March in doubt and leaving mortgage relief balanced on a razor’s edge.

Confidence rose modestly in February after January’s slide, but key warning signs persist even as some consumer spending plans gain traction.

Buyers may be able to assume a seller’s FHA or VA loan and keep a lower rate, but covering the price difference and navigating slow approvals can be challenging.

From prioritizing safety repairs to setting aside 1% annually, smart budgeting can protect a home’s value and position sellers more competitively.

Florida Realtors data show single-family sales up 5.9% and condos up 5.1% year over year, as new listings and pending sales rose in both categories.

Florida Realtors’ forms now reflect new federal reporting for certain non-financed sales and updates to the Qualifying Improvements Rider. Watch the explainer video.

Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation. They generally follow ...