Mortgage Rates Hit One-Month Lows

The bad news: mortgage rates didn't fall quite as much as one might have expected following the confirmation of the Iran peace deal. The good news: rates had already begun pricing in the peace deal last Thursday and it only took a modest improvement for the average lender to match the lowest level i

Real estate platforms tighten grip on buyer leads as agent relationships gain importance

Large companies are linking search, financing and closing into closed ecosystems to capture buyer leads early, a shift industry observers say makes local Realtor relationships and early customer outreach more critical.

Gen X leads all generations in multi-generational home buying

Gen X buyers are leading demand for multi-generational homes as adult children move back and aging parents need care. Realtors who understand flexible layouts, zoning and family dynamics can better serve this growing buyer group.

Florida growth forecast points to demand

Florida TaxWatch expects the state to keep adding residents, a long-term signal for housing demand, inventory and local market needs.