New Builds Create Affordable Options in Florida

Florida leads in affordable new home construction, with smaller, lower-priced builds driving down costs and addressing the housing shortage. 

Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.09%

The average long-term rate fell to 6.09% from 6.20% last week and 7.19% a year ago, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.15%.

Florida Realtors Webinar: Flood Disclosure, Condos

Today’s webinar will cover the new flood disclosure and condo laws that take effect on Oct. 1, and Florida Realtors’ new and updated forms regarding these changes.

NAR: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August

The inventory of unsold existing homes improved by 0.7% from the previous month to 1.35 million at the end of August, or the equivalent of 4.2 months’ supply.