Misconceptions about inventory, mortgage rates and market timing are keeping some buyers and sellers from making decisions, even when local data tells a different story. Clear, fact-based conversations can help customers move past worst-case thinking and toward choices that fit their goals.
A new survey found first-time buyers feel prepared but struggle with basic questions about costs and next steps. Use early consults to set expectations before showings.
A LendingTree study found Florida buyers could save an estimated $170 a month by comparing mortgage offers, adding another affordability step before the home search.
U.S. News & World Report ranked 22 Florida cities among the nation’s best places to live, with communities across South Florida, Central Florida, the Gulf Coast and North Florida making the list.
A quitclaim deed transfers ownership interest in a property, but it does not remove a borrower from the mortgage loan. That can create problems after divorce if the person later tries to qualify for a new mortgage.
Homes tied to estates or inheritances often involve probate proceedings, legal paperwork, title questions and multiple decision-makers before a property can be listed for sale. Industry professionals say early coordination and clear communication can help keep these transactions moving forward.
Employers added more jobs than expected in May, a sign of labor market strength that could keep mortgage rates in focus for buyers and sellers.
The June recognition gives Realtors a timely opening to discuss ownership, wealth-building and realistic next steps with renters and future buyers.
Homebuyers over 55 are placing greater emphasis on aging-in-place features, maintenance needs and long-term lifestyle fit when searching for homes, creating new opportunities for Realtors who understand these housing concerns.
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.48%, while rates on 15-year mortgages fell to an average of 5.79%. When mortgage rates decline they give homebuyers more purchasing power.
