Mortgage rates fell to an 11-month low, prompting more refinancing. Experts urge caution if the break-even period to recoup costs is over two years.
Only about 2% of Americans achieve an 850 credit score. With steady habits and smart monitoring, anyone can move closer to top-tier credit and better loan rates.
With mortgage rates easing and home prices slowing, affordability has increased 3.1% YOY across the U.S. However, conditions remain well below pre-pandemic norms.
Many longtime homeowners hold large equity gains, but today’s market calls for early planning and careful pricing to ensure a smooth, profitable sale.
U.S. homeowners’ median monthly costs rose 3.8% to $2,035 in 2024, with mortgage holders spending 21.4% of income as rents climbed 2.7% to $1,487.
Jonathan Lickstein, COO of LoKation Real Estate, shares at the Florida Realtors Convention how AI helps his agents streamline tasks, nurture leads and stay efficient.
Lessons from convention: Real estate is local and global. TRREB CEO shared Canadian market insights - 71% of Canadians who buy real estate in the U.S. choose Florida.
Real estate scams are on the rise, from wire fraud to fake rentals. Verify wiring instructions, check property records and be cautious with unsolicited emails.
Realtors in Florida are experienced, community-minded and committed to housing. The 2025 profile details their income, activity and demographics.
Luxury buyers are increasingly requesting overnight stays before making offers, using the “try-before-you-buy” approach to test a home’s fit.
