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.
Christine Hansen was elected NAR 2026 president-elect, while Florida Realtors Pres. Tim Weisheyer and Ines Hegedus-Garcia were named to key national liaison roles.
Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter uses data on rent payment history, cash flow and self-employment income to help lenders identify creditworthy borrowers.
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.
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.
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: “Every day, Realtors in Florida promote housing opportunities and help people realize the American dream of homeownership.”
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.
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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.
Replacing a worn front door is one of the best remodeling projects for return on investment, NAR said. Wood-grain doors are among the trendiest options.
