A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents involve a closing agent or attorney early rather than ...

Florida has 42,601 empty lots listed for sale, the most in the nation. Zillow estimates that building one home on each listed U.S. lot could reduce the housing shortage by 6.3%.

Licensees should not ignore a FREC complaint, audit notice or investigator contact, real estate attorney Danny Villazon said. He advised gathering records, following office procedures and seeking ...

The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its highest level in just over a year, further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. The 15-year rate slipped to 6.01%.

The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could ...

A LendingTree survey found many buyers hold back their reactions, budget and offer strategy when they believe sellers may be watching or listening.

FHA is considering a new way to manage partial claims that could reduce paperwork and help prevent delays when homeowners sell, refinance or transfer a property.

Rates could move higher in August as the war in Iran, persistent inflation and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next steps keep pressure on Treasury yields.

Florida Realtors General Counsel Juana Watkins warned that routine advertising, screening and customer communications can create lawsuits or ethics complaints even when they do not lead to regulatory ...

Real estate agents can help buyers make more informed decisions by focusing on the full monthly payment, including taxes, insurance and association fees, rather than the listing price alone.

The 30-year fixed rate reaches 6.66% as bond yields respond to Iran conflict. That's still slightly below the average of 6.72 ...

Nearly two-thirds of young buyers said they would relocate to another city or state to afford a home, a new survey found. That opens the door to broader searches built around monthly costs, lifestyle ...