Florida Considers Eliminating State Property Taxes
Homeowners across the U.S. are facing rising property taxes—and Florida legislators are floating proposals to not only bring down homeowners’...
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Consumer Sentiment Drops Again, Across All Groups
Consumer sentiment continues to take a serious tumble, with members of all political groups beginning to express worry and unease...
Ahead of Tariffs, Key Fed Inflation Rate Continues to Rise
Inflation continues to climb, only a week after the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The Personal Consumption Expenditures...
NAR Eliminating 61 Positions as ‘Organizational Revamp’ Takes Shape
Today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wright—who...
To Give or Not to Give: The Value of Closing Gifts
In the world of real estate, closing gifts have long been a topic of discussion. Some agents swear by them,...
Pending Home Sales See Modest Increase in February
Pending home sales continued their volatile up-and-down swing pattern in February, rising a modest 2% after falling 4.6% for the...
Home Down Payments Reached Record High During 2024
Down payments noticeably increased during 2024, according to the latest findings from Realtor.com—the report states that 2024 saw the highest...
HUD to Require Proof of Citizenship, Permanent Residency to Get FHA-Insured Loans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday it will no longer allow non-permanent residents or non-U.S....
How Are First-Time Buyers Faring as Mortgage Rates Hold Steady?
Mortgage rates ticked down a little this week as experts point to ongoing stability in rates being a plus for...
Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace
Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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