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 Realtors’ committees influence advocacy, contracts and programs statewide. Learn how to apply during a Feb. 27 webinar at 1 p.m. ORLANDO, Fla. — From providing strategic direction and shaping public policy to steering the real estate profession’s future, Florida Realtors® committees are where the state’s most driven real estate professionals roll up their sleeves … Read more
With home prices up, more buyers are partnering with friends to afford a home. Experts urge clear planning and legal agreements. MIAMI – Shared homeownership isn’t new, but who’s doing it is. As prices surge, more first-time buyers are turning to friends to afford a home. According to the National Association of Realtors®, home prices … 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
Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s housing market slowed through much of 2025 as high mortgage rates and affordability pressures weighed on buyer demand, but early signs suggest activity is beginning to rebound as rates ease, according … Read more
Delistings are rising in some markets as pricing gaps widen. Agents can keep sellers committed by setting realistic prices and staying proactive. CHICAGO – Home sellers are increasingly second-guessing the For Sale sign and stepping back if their homes don’t attract the offers they expect, according to a new report from Realtor.com. It highlights a … Read more
Luxury buyers are increasingly requesting overnight stays before making offers, using the “try-before-you-buy” approach to test a home’s fit. MIAMI — A growing number of luxury home buyers are asking to spend the night in a property before making an offer, treating homes like a “test drive.” Sellers in markets such as Florida, California and … Read more
NOAA predicts 13 to 19 named storms in the 2025 hurricane season due to warm ocean waters. Hurricane season begins June 1. MIAMI – The Atlantic is likely to churn out another above-average hurricane season, thanks to warmer-than-usual ocean waters, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA predicts that … Read more
Florida cities like Groveland, Celebration and St. Cloud saw major growth from 2014–2023, driven by housing, jobs and access to self-storage. ORLANDO, Fla. — Four metro areas in Florida – Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa and Miami – are home to 13 cities that stand out for rapid population growth, according to a new study by StorageCafe. … Read more
MIAMI — Piles of smelly seaweed have washed ashore on Miami Beach and Key Biscayne, a stinky reminder that this is sargassum season. The brown seaweed is a common sight across the Caribbean and on South Florida beaches. Researchers who track seaweed blooms expect 2025 to be another “major sargassum year” for the Atlantic Basin … Read more
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