Mortgage Rates See First Decline in a Month
Rates on 30-year mortgages dipped to 6.85% from 6.89% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates fell to 5.99% from 6.03% last week.
Making a Vacation Home Profitable
A luxury vacation home can be a smart investment if it’s guest-friendly, well-managed and designed for rental demand, not just personal taste or resale value.
New Ideas for Small Bathroom Upgrades
Small bathrooms don’t have to feel cramped. Smart storage, large mirrors, glass or doorless showers and balanced décor can all make the space feel bigger.
Hansen Elected NAR 2026 President-Elect
Christine Hansen was elected NAR 2026 president-elect, while Tim Weisheyer and Ines Hegedus-Garcia were named to key national liaison roles.
Celebrate June as National Homeownership Month
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: “Every day, Realtors in Florida promote housing opportunities and help people realize the American dream of homeownership.”
New Underwriter Tool Helps Boost Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter uses data on rent payment history, cash flow and self-employment income to help lenders identify creditworthy borrowers.
Florida’s Population to Grow by 1.4M by 2030
The nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group said Florida’s economic growth pattern should match or surpass the national economic growth pattern for the next five years.
NAR Economist Predicts Market Uptick
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts rising home sales, prices and new-home activity through 2026, but says high mortgage rates continue to slow the market.
Build to Rent – What Does it Mean for Realtors?
Build-to-Rent homes offer a rental alternative to ownership, adding new inventory and influencing housing demand patterns in Florida’s growing markets.
AI Has Limits in Real Estate Work
Use AI to support and structure your work, not to replace the insight, integrity and personal connection that only you can provide.