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- Shutdown Could Disrupt NFIP, Real Estate Deals 12/20/2024A government shutdown may pause NFIP renewals, FHA loans and other real estate activity. NAR called on Congress to prevent the disruption.amyc
- Mortgage Rates Rise, 30-Year Reaches November High 12/19/2024The average rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.72% from 6.6%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.92% from 5.84% last week.amyc
- Fla.’s Nov. Housing: New Listings, Inventory Up 12/19/2024Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Nov. saw a post-hurricane rebound for new listings, new pending sales. New listings, single-family up 7.2%; condos, up 5.4%.amyc
- Florida Realtors' Tim Weisheyer on Leadership 12/19/2024Incoming Florida Realtors President Weisheyer said his career has been shaped by a focus on making a positive impact, among other key leadership principles.amyc
- U.S. Homes Hit Record for Extra Bedrooms 12/19/2024The trend in increasing number of excess bedrooms is driven by both declining household sizes and by an increase in the number of bedrooms per home.amyc
- Existing-Home Sales Rise 4.8% in November 12/19/2024NAR: Existing-home sales in the South rose 5.6% from October to an annual rate of 1.87 million in November, up 3.3% from one year before.amyc
- Redfin: Buyers With Kids Get More Family Help 12/19/2024One in four buyers with kids received family cash for down payments, compared to 12% of those without, highlighting higher housing costs for families.amyc
- Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point 12/18/2024The Fed cut rates for the third time in 2024 but signaled slower reductions ahead, citing persistent inflation and economic uncertainties.amyc
- 5 Common Questions About FR/BAR Contracts 12/18/2024Test your knowledge and learn more about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (“FR/BAR”) contract with this short quiz.amyc
- Honoring Moe Veissi 12/18/2024Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce 2002 Florida Realtors President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi died. He was 78.amyc