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- Creating a Holiday Home Glow Up 10/02/2025Make any home shine with expert decorating tips: choose a theme, highlight key spaces, start with lights and keep arrangements simple for staging and curb appeal.amyc
- Good Neighbors Top Priority for Buyers 10/02/2025A quarter of homeowners (25%) have shelled out at least $1,000 dealing with bad neighbors, so good neighbors are a top priority for buyers.amyc
- Lock-In Effect Shows Early Signs of Easing 10/02/2025Nearly 1 in 5 homeowners now have 6%+ mortgages, the highest in a decade. Only 53% have rates below 4%, down from 65% in early 2022.amyc
- Mortgage Rates Tick Up for Second Week 10/02/2025The rate on 30-year mortgages rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, while the 15-year rate rose to 5.55% from 5.49% the previous weekamyc
- Standing Out on Social Media 10/02/2025Agents succeed on social media by building a consistent content lane. Focused topics, recurring formats and a clear perspective build trust and customer confidence.amyc
- Florida Consumer Confidence Weakens 10/01/2025Consumer sentiment in Florida dipped in September for the third month but remains well above the lowest levels observed in 2022.amyc
- Single Black Women Rewriting Rules of Ownership 10/01/2025Rising homeownership among Black women reflects growing financial independence, education gains and determination despite persistent barriers.amyc
- U.S. Consumer Confidence at Five-Month Low 10/01/2025Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased.amyc
- Homebuyers' Interest in Energy Efficiency Increasing 10/01/2025NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.amyc
- Buyers Could Face Delays During Shutdown 10/01/2025The National Flood Insurance Program expired, freezing new policies and potentially delaying mortgages, home sales, and housing programs, especially in Florida.amyc