The Fed left rates unchanged, citing solid growth and a steady job market. Officials want clearer progress on inflation before resuming cuts, likely later this year. WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last … Read more
Consumer sentiment climbed higher than first reported in early January, reflecting broad gains, though confidence remains well below last year amid inflation pressures. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Revised data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has improved much more than previously estimated in the month of January. … Read more
New prediction markets let users trade on where home prices are headed, sparking debate over whether crowd sentiment can meaningfully inform housing decisions. NEW YORK – Prospective home buyers and sellers traditionally rely on familiar signals — days on market, inventory levels and recent sale prices — to judge where prices may be headed. Now, … Read more
Nearly 1,000 Florida Realtors members met with lawmakers for GARD, hearing policy updates and advocating for the profession’s 2026 legislative priorities. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly 1,000 Realtors® filled the halls and offices of the state Capitol last week for Great American Realtor Days, delivering one of the largest advocacy turnouts in recent years and signaling … Read more
A new study cites low business costs, strong workforce growth and high entrepreneurship rates as key factors behind Florida’s top ranking. TAMPA, Fla. — A combination of low corporate tax rates and a growing workforce made Florida the best state to start a new business so far in 2026, a WalletHub study found. The study … Read more
Great American Realtors Days begins today, bringing members to Tallahassee to spotlight housing, property rights and tax issues for the 2026 session. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Realtors® from across Florida are at the state Capitol this week for Great American Realtors Days, delivering a clear message to lawmakers as the 2026 session opens: expand housing options, … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — As 2025 came to a close, Florida’s housing market showed positive momentum, with closed sales of existing single-family homes up year-over-year, inventory (active listings) levels suggesting a return to normal seasonal patterns, and stabilizing statewide median prices, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Year end 2025 Florida Realtors … Read more
Late-year sales activity showed renewed momentum nationwide as mortgage rates eased and price growth slowed, according to the National Association of Realtors. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents and homebuyers and sellers … Read more
The deal brings together roughly 340,000 real estate pros and affiliate broker-owners under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin at the helm. NEW YORK — Compass announces the completion of the Anywhere Real Estate $1.6 billion acquisition Friday, forming the world’s largest real estate brokerage. The merger, approved by shareholders at both companies, creates a … Read more
With higher rates and prices, house hacking is now a long-term affordability strategy, helping buyers offset costs and build equity rather than generate quick profits. NEW YORK – House hacking — buying a property and renting part of it to offset the mortgage — was once considered a fast path to growing wealth for first-time … Read more
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