Mortgage Rates End Week at Lows

Bonds dictate mortgage rates and bonds experienced a bit of volatility this morning in response to the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The initial impact was negative for rates with Treasury yields moving higher and the prices for mortgage-backed securities moving lower. But the reaction was well-c

A Closer Look at FREC Discipline

Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings, and local real estate boards. In the second of three articles, we’ll focus on proceedings in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).

A Subtle Turn for First-Time Buyers

New construction trends hint at changing priorities, suggesting the market may be edging toward options that better align with first-time buyer budgets.

The Who and What Behind 2026 Housing

Older first-time buyers and affordability pressures are reshaping who can buy, what gets built and how inventory moves in 2026.