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- Mortgage Rates Hold Steady 05/08/2025Rates on 30-year mortgages stood at 6.76% for the second week in a row, while 15-year rates dipped slightly to 5.89% from 5.92%, Freddie Mac said.amyc
- Home Prices Up in Many U.S. Metros in Q1 2025 05/08/2025More than 80% of U.S. metros saw price gains in Q1 2025, with 11% of areas experiencing double-digit increases. The national median price grew 3.4% year-over-year.amyc
- New Builds Boosting Affordability Nationwide 05/08/2025New construction homes are offering a price edge, with smaller builds, lower rates and shrinking premiums, Realtor.com found.amyc
- Top Remodels That Boost Home Value 05/08/2025Kitchen, bath and deck upgrades can offer high ROI in Florida. Curb appeal, smart timing and budgeting help boost home value in a strong market.amyc
- 21 Names Ready for 2025 Hurricanes 05/08/2025The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, with 21 storm names selected. Van, Dexter and Wendy are among the new additions to this year’s list.amyc
- Shutters That Add Style to a Home 05/08/2025Decorative shutters can boost curb appeal and home value. In Florida, storm shutters offer protection, while decorative ones enhance style.amyc
- Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged 05/07/2025The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.3% and noted rising risks of inflation and unemployment. Interest rates influence mortgage rates.amyc
- Florida tops U.S. for economy, up to 6th overall 05/07/2025Florida ranks No. 1 for economy, No. 2 in education and No. 6 overall in U.S. News’ Best States list — up three spots from last year.amyc
- Organize Your Way to a Better Bottom Line 05/07/2025By streamlining processes and finding efficiencies, you can find the time to focus on revenue-generating activities.amyc
- Florida Leads U.S. for Roomy Rentals 05/07/2025Some Florida cities offer some of the largest new apartments in the U.S., with average unit sizes growing as renters seek more space in the Sunbelt.amyc