Mortgage rates could remain near 6.3% through much of 2026, a forecast that could continue shaping affordability, inventory and buyer demand. Local market conditions and negotiating trends remain critical as inventory slowly improves. Higher mortgage rates are expected to stick around longer than previously forecast, a development that could continue shaping buyer demand, affordability and … Read more
While most homeowners with low mortgage rates say they plan to stay put, surveys suggest lifestyle shifts and affordability concerns may eventually drive more listings. Most homeowners sitting on sub-6% mortgages aren’t going anywhere soon — but the picture isn’t entirely bleak for inventory-starved markets. The lock-in Is real. About three-quarters of mortgage holders carry … Read more
BOSTON — Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn’t pay their rent under a federal eviction moratorium that lasted almost a year – costing him and his investors over $1 million. Now, the 57-year-old Texan is hoping to get some relief. … Read more
Real estate Q&A: A new survey found the overlap, not uncommon as property lines don’t always match assumptions. Confirm the results first, then talk to the neighbor. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: We are preparing to refinance our home, and the lender ordered a new survey. It turns out that about 2 feet of our driveway … Read more
A difficult neighbor may need to be disclosed if issues are ongoing. Being clear and factual can help sellers avoid problems later. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We are getting ready to sell our house, and one of the reasons is our next-door neighbor. He throws loud weekend parties that run late into the night, … Read more
NEW YORK — Every spring, thousands of homeowners list with the same goal: Sell quickly and walk away with the highest possible price. But in the busiest season of the year, strong demand alone doesn’t decide the outcome. The difference between a good sale and a great one often comes down to a handful of … Read more
MIAMI – If you’re approaching retirement and wondering whether refinancing your mortgage still makes sense, you’re far from alone. Millions of homeowners across the country are asking the same question as mortgage rates shift, federal policies change and the financial landscape heading into 2026 looks markedly different from just a few years ago. Here’s a … Read more
Florida’s Hometown Heroes used all 2025-2026 funds in six months, aiding 3,000 buyers. Continued funding remains a Florida Realtors legislative priority. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Hometown Heroes Housing program, the state’s workforce homebuyer initiative, has exhausted its 2025-2026 funding in just six months, helping more than 3,000 families become homeowners, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation … Read more
Property managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable. ORLANDO, Fla. – Federal law requires all renovation, repair and painting firms that work in housing or facilities where children are routinely present built prior to 1978 be certified. In Florida, this law is enforced … 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
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