December Pending Home Sales Fall Nationwide

Pending home sales fell 9.3% in December as limited inventory and seasonal factors slowed contracts. Buyer and seller traffic expectations improved for early 2026.

Mortgage Rates Jump to Match Highest Levels in Nearly a Month

Mortgage rates jumped sharply higher on Tuesday in response to weakness driven by geopolitical events and overseas financial markets. After hitting lows of 5.99% for a few hours on January 9th and spending last week in the low 6's, the average top tier 30yr fixed rate is back up to 6.21% today.&nbsp

Florida Ranked Best State for Business Startups

A new study cites low business costs, strong workforce growth and high entrepreneurship rates as key factors behind Florida’s top ranking.

Refi Demand Spikes on Falling Mortgage Rates

Easing mortgage rates are also giving buyers renewed confidence and more flexibility, even as limited inventory keeps competition in check in some areas.