Applications for Florida Realtors Board Certified Professional endorsement open Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The endorsement showcases the highest level of professionalism, achievement and ethical standards. Applications close March 31, 2024.
Several Florida cities, including Crestview, Deltona and Ocala, are a boon for buyers, coming in among the top 50 U.S. cities that had the most homes sell under the asking in 2023.
Mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in four weeks, reaching 6.66%, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Two years ago, the average rate was 3.45%.
Economists say more than half the increase in prices from November to December reflected higher housing costs, but consumers remain confident in seeing 3% inflation.
Gia Arvin, 2024 president of Florida Realtors, said lawmakers recognize existing challenges but are optimistic and sincerely want to work with Realtors.
Of millennials, 96% say high interest rates have affected their home-buying plans, and 70% say inflation has affected their plans, a recent survey found.
Looking for insights into real estate trends and the outlook for 2024? Find out at Florida Realtors Real Estate Trends on Jan. 19 at the Mid-Winter Biz Meetings.
The MBA’s deputy chief economist and vice president calls the increase a “promising to start the year.”
Even though ARMs may not be a great bargain right now, borrowers are still wondering if they can save with them.
One borrower wants to know how increasing loan limits will impact a purchase on a larger home.
