Forecasters say it’s a great time to buy or rent in South Florida thanks to the shifting market.     

An economist said purchases have not yet picked up in response to the recent mortgage rate decline.

The Florida. Dept. of Commerce finalized its rules and their effective date pertaining to certain foreign principals who must register property ownership under a 2023 law.

ATTOM’s 2023 third-quarter report also shows Jacksonville and Lakeland are among the most active metro areas for flipping in the nation.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said the U.S. is making “real progress” toward controlling inflation, but rate hikes are still possible.

Reverse mortgages – also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) – can help homeowners aged 62 and older.

Home buyers, encouraged by declining mortgage rates and increased listings, are moving from the sidelines, the Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index found.

Real estate professional Tamer Howard offers some advice for creating new paths to successful transactions.

Forewarn, a free service for Florida Realtors members, delivers background information on prospective clients before face-to-face interactions.

Statistics suggest “emotional equity” is a significant contributor to real estate transactions.