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- Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since October 09/18/2025The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.26% from 6.35% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 5.41% from 5.5%.amyc
- Insurers Get OK for Citizens' Policies 09/18/2025Ten insurers have been approved to assume up to 254,811 policies from Citizens under the depopulation program, aimed at shrinking the insurer of last resort.amyc
- NAR: Realtors Embrace AI, Digital Tools 09/18/2025AI and digital tools like eSignature, social media and drones are increasingly used in real estate, with clients responding positively, NAR finds.amyc
- Fed Cut May Slowly Ease Mortgage Costs 09/18/2025Mortgage rates have already dipped in anticipation of the Fed’s first rate cut since December. Further declines are expected to unfold over time.amyc
- Inside the World of Smart Home Devices 09/18/2025Smart thermostats, appliances, lighting, and digital assistants make home automation easy, letting you control temperature, lights, and more remotely.amyc
- Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Two More in 2025 09/17/2025The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% and projected two more cuts this year as job growth slows and unemployment ticks higher.amyc
- August Housing Starts Slip Amid Cost Challenges 09/17/2025U.S. housing starts fell 8.5% as affordability slowed single-family construction, but lower interest rates may boost future building.amyc
- Florida Buyers See Late Fall Advantage 09/17/2025Realtor.com’s report shows the U.S. market peaks Oct. 12–18 for buyers, while Florida’s best deals arrive late Oct.–Dec. with more listings and lower prices.amyc
- Florida Housing Holds Steady Amid Market Pressures 09/17/2025At the Florida Realtors Convention, Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said home sales remain slightly below last year's while prices stay well above pre-pandemic levels.amyc
- 'Quiet Luxury' Is Coming for the Housing Market 09/16/2025Wealthy buyers are opting for homes that balance convenience, style, and investment value rather than size and can be purchased in cash.amyc