News

Here you will find specific news on the sector, clipped from the best publications!
  • Mortgage rates rise for fourth week running
    by kimh on July 30, 2026 at 7:07 am

    The 30-year fixed rate reaches 6.66% as bond yields respond to Iran conflict. That's still slightly below the average of 6.72% a year ago.

  • Florida home construction cools, but growth pockets emerge
    by kimh on July 30, 2026 at 4:07 am

    Florida recorded 51,444 new-home permits through the second quarter, down 7% from a year earlier, though Northwest Florida and several counties posted growth.

  • AI creating uneven real estate demand
    by kimh on July 30, 2026 at 4:07 am

    New research finds AI is strengthening demand in some commercial markets while reducing space needs in others, depending on local jobs and industries.

  • Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to leave key rate unchanged
    by amyc on July 29, 2026 at 9:07 am

    The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could keep borrowing costs elevated.

  • Curb appeal can shape buyer interest before a showing
    by amyc on July 29, 2026 at 7:07 am

    New research found that 77% of buyers consider curb appeal at least moderately important, giving real estate professionals another way to evaluate new-home communities, prepare listings and better understand what draws buyers through the door.

  • Millennials are putting down roots in Florida
    by amyc on July 29, 2026 at 7:07 am

    Florida metros posted some of the nation’s strongest growth in millennial homeowner and renter households from 2018 to 2023, according to a RentCafe analysis. North Port led the country in millennial homeownership growth, while Orlando topped the list for renter growth.

  • Helping Renters Avoid a Costly Coverage Gap
    by amyc on July 29, 2026 at 4:07 am

    Renters can protect their belongings, finances and temporary living costs by understanding what their policy covers and where gaps may remain.

  • How Landlord-Tenant Laws Are Reshaping Real Estate Markets
    by amyc on July 28, 2026 at 10:07 am

    From security deposit limits to new compliance rules, changing landlord-tenant regulations are influencing investor behavior, housing supply and pricing trends. Here’s what real estate professionals need to understand to better guide clients and anticipate market shifts.

  • Addendum H Adds Flood Insurance Peace of Mind
    by amyc on July 28, 2026 at 8:07 am

    Addendum H allows buyers to set maximum premiums for homeowner’s and flood insurance and cancel the contract without penalty if they cannot secure coverage at a price they can afford.