Surprise Lift for July New Home Sales

Sales of newly build homes rose 5.6% from a year earlier. Gradual improvements in the home building sector are forecast as mortgage interest rates go down.

Florida Realtors Honors 2024 Award Winners

Mike McGraw, 2023 president, is the 2024 Realtor of the Year. All award winners were recognized Thursday at the annual convention’s in-person Awards Luncheon.

Average Long-Term Mortgage Rate at 15-Month Low

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.62% from 5.66%. 

Growing Your Business With Smart Home Tech

Real estate pros who understand how to use and maximize the benefits of smart home tech and the data may have competitive business advantages.