Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Rates on 30-year mortgages rate ticked up to 6.75% from 6.72% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages increased to 5.92% from 5.86%.
Insurer OK’d to Take Citizens Policies
Florida Peninsula Insurance Co. is expected to assume up to 40,000 policies from Citizens in late October as part of the depopulation program.
Strong Credit Opens Doors in 2025 Market
With a solid financial foundation and fewer risky loans, today’s housing market rewards buyers with good credit through better rates and more loan choices.
How Brands Are Winning With Bold Online Humor
In today’s digital landscape, brands are thriving by using humor, memes and unfiltered content to connect with Gen Z and build authentic online communities.
NAR Prevails in Homie Litigation
A federal court dismissed Homie’s antitrust claims against NAR and major brokerages with prejudice, barring the company from refiling the lawsuit.
Florida’s Islands Rank Among Nation’s Best
Five Florida islands made Travel + Leisure’s 2025 top 15 U.S. islands list, highlighting their charm and resilience after multiple hurricanes.
NAR Launches Market Data Dashboard
The new dashboard gives Realtors® exclusive, monthly metro data and forecasts to better guide clients on affordability, pricing and market trends.
Leveraging AI in Real Estate
AI is helping Realtors save time, boost productivity and improve client service especially in valuation, lead generation and repetitive tasks like scheduling.
Navigating Multi-Generational Home Sales in 2025
Selling a home with input from multiple generations adds stress. Clear leadership, communication and smart prep can help keep the process on track.
8 Steps to a More Functional Kitchen
With kitchens busier than ever, smart upgrades like better storage, layout tweaks and work zones can boost function and make daily tasks easier.