Buyers Could Face Delays During Shutdown
The National Flood Insurance Program expired, freezing new policies and potentially delaying mortgages, home sales, and housing programs, especially in Florida.
Single Black Women Rewriting Rules of Ownership
Rising homeownership among Black women reflects growing financial independence, education gains and determination despite persistent barriers.
Homebuyers Interest in Energy Efficiency Increasing
NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.
U.S. Consumer Confidence at Five-Month Low
Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased.
Florida Consumer Confidence Weakens
Consumer sentiment in Florida dipped in September for the third month but remains well above the lowest levels observed in 2022.