Helping Customers Avoid Rental Scams

Rental scams are on the rise. Agents who educate renters on red flags can help prevent fraud, protect personal data and strengthen their value in the transaction.

Florida Helps Drive Wellness Condo Trend

Developers are blending housing with healthcare and wellness amenities, with Florida leading as aging, affluent buyers fuel demand for longevity-focused living.

Mortgage Rates Recover Modestly From 7-Month Highs

Mortgage rates are based on bonds, and bonds spent last week bracing for the impact of higher energy prices. In the bond world, higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal.  Oil prices remain elevated, but fell more than 5% on Monday. The bond market responded with a drop in Treasury y

Fla.’s Feb. Housing: Closed, New Pending Sales Up

Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.